Dan and Una perform their shortened version of A midsummer night's dream and accidentally conjure up Puck. For many afternoons Puck brings them the bold adventurers who made their fortunes and left their marks everywhere on the English countryside.

A stunning treasury of 86 full-page plates span the famed English artist's career, from Rip Van Winkle (1905) to masterworks such as Undine, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Wind in the Willows (1939).

Rudyard Kipling's 'Puck of Pook's Hill' is a masterful collection of magical stories that intertwine history, folklore, and fantasy. Set in the English countryside, the book follows the adventures of Dan and Una as they encounter Puck, a mischievous fairy, who reveals to them tales of the past that come to life through his powers. Kipling's prose effortlessly blends the whimsical with the historical, making for a captivating read that appeals to both young and adult readers. The intricate storytelling and vivid descriptions transport the reader to a bygone era, where magic and reality meet in a harmonious blend. The inclusion of original illustrations adds an extra layer of charm to this enchanting collection. Rudyard Kipling, known for his iconic works such as 'The Jungle Book,' drew inspiration from his own childhood experiences and love for folklore in creating 'Puck of Pook's Hill.' His deep connection to nature and history shines through in this collection, as he weaves together themes of friendship, adventure, and the enduring power of storytelling. Kipling's nostalgic reflections on the past resonate with readers, inviting them to embrace the magic and wonder of the world around them. I highly recommend 'Puck of Pook's Hill' to readers who appreciate rich storytelling, mesmerizing prose, and a touch of whimsy. Kipling's timeless tales are sure to captivate and inspire, leaving a lasting impression on those who embark on this enchanting literary journey.

Puck of Pook’s Hill is one of the lesser known tales of Rudyard Kipling (1865 – 1935); the famed author of ‘The Jungle Book’. It is a fantasy novel, containing a series of short stories set in different periods of English history. The stories are all narrated to two children living near Burwash (East Sussex) – by people magically plucked out of history by the elf Puck, or told by Puck himself. The genres of particular stories range from authentic historical novella (A Centurion of the Thirtieth, On the Great Wall) to children’s fantasy (Dymchurch Flit) – and are all bracketed by Kipling’s masterful poetry. This edition of Puck of Pook’s Hill is also accompanied by a series of dazzling colour illustrations by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). One of the most celebrated painters of the British Golden Age of Illustration (which encompassed the years from 1850 until the start of the First World War), Rackham’s artistry is quite simply, unparalleled. Throughout his career, he developed a unique style, combining haunting humour with dream-like romance. Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and elucidate Kipling’s masterful storytelling. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children’s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.

Puck of Pook's Hill is a fantasy book, containing a series of short stories set in different periods of English history. It can count both as historical fantasy – since some of the stories told of the past have clear magical elements, and as contemporary fantasy – since it depicts a magical being active and practicing his magic in the England of the early 1900s when the book was written. The stories are all narrated to two children living near Burwash, in the area of Kipling's own house Bateman's, by people magically plucked out of history by the elf Puck, or told by Puck himself. (Puck, who refers to himself as "the oldest Old Thing in England", is better known as a character in William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream.) The genres of particular stories range from authentic historical novella (A Centurion of the Thirtieth, On the Great Wall) to children's fantasy (Dymchurch Flit). Each story is bracketed by a poem which relates in some manner to the theme or subject of the story. Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature.

Despite Kipling's popularity as an author and his standing as a politically controversial figure, much of his work has remained relatively unexamined due to its categorization as 'children's literature.' Sue Walsh challenges the apparently clear division between 'children's' and 'adult' literature, suggesting new directions for postcolonial and childhood studies and interrogating the way biographical criticism on children's literature in particular has tended to supersede and obstruct other kinds of readings.

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