The Magic Ring by Edith Nesbit
A young woman is tempted by her lover's charms, but resists his advances, knowing that surrendering to her desires would be a kind of death to her independence and autonomy. She awaits the arrival of a magical ring that will have the power to transform their illicit love into something acceptable and conventional.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1906 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure · 225 words
First lines
YOUR touch on my hand is fire, Your lips on my lips are flowers.
My darling, my one desire, Dear crown of my days and hours.
Dear crown of each hour and day Since ever my life began.
Ah! leave me-ah! go away- We two are woman and man.
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The Magic Ring is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edith Nesbit, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure
- Length: 225 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative revolves around a magical ring that grants wishes, a common trope in fantasy literature.
- Children's Literature — The story is written in a simple, engaging style suitable for young readers, with child protagonists and themes of adventure and imagination.
- Adventure — The plot involves a series of exciting events and challenges that the characters must overcome, characteristic of adventure literature.
Tags
Fantasy · Children's Literature · Adventure · Magic · Ring · Quest · Family · Siblings · Friendship · Growing Up · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery