The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904) stands as a quintessential work in the canon of early twentieth-century children's literature, authored by the pioneering British writer E. Nesbit. This novel, the second in the celebrated Psammead trilogy, represents a masterful synthesis of fantasy and domestic realism, a hallmark of Nesbit's narrative innovation. By situating magical elements within the familiar context of Edwardian family life, Nesbit not only subverts the prevailing moralistic tendencies of Victorian juvenile fiction but also introduces a modern sensibility that shaped the trajectory of children's literature for generations to come.
The narrative centers on the adventures of the five Bastable siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and the Lamb—whose curiosity and impulsive energy set into motion a series of extraordinary events. These children, first introduced in Five Children and It, embody Nesbit's characteristic blend of individuality, resourcefulness, and ethical complexity. Unlike the passive paragons of virtue typical of earlier didactic tales, the Bastables are imperfect, quarrelsome, and endearingly human. This nuanced characterization enables Nesbit to engage her readers in an exploration of agency, consequence, and moral ambiguity within a playful, imaginative framework.
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The narrative centers on the adventures of the five Bastable siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and the Lamb—whose curiosity and impulsive energy set into motion a series of extraordinary events. These children, first introduced in Five Children and It, embody Nesbit's characteristic blend of individuality, resourcefulness, and ethical complexity. Unlike the passive paragons of virtue typical of earlier didactic tales, the Bastables are imperfect, quarrelsome, and endearingly human. This nuanced characterization enables Nesbit to engage her readers in an exploration of agency, consequence, and moral ambiguity within a playful, imaginative framework.
The Phoenix and the Carpet
The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904) stands as a quintessential work in the canon of early twentieth-century children's literature, authored by the pioneering British writer E. Nesbit. This novel, the second in the celebrated Psammead trilogy, represents a masterful synthesis of fantasy and domestic realism, a hallmark of Nesbit's narrative innovation. By situating magical elements within the familiar context of Edwardian family life, Nesbit not only subverts the prevailing moralistic tendencies of Victorian juvenile fiction but also introduces a modern sensibility that shaped the trajectory of children's literature for generations to come.
The narrative centers on the adventures of the five Bastable siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and the Lamb—whose curiosity and impulsive energy set into motion a series of extraordinary events. These children, first introduced in Five Children and It, embody Nesbit's characteristic blend of individuality, resourcefulness, and ethical complexity. Unlike the passive paragons of virtue typical of earlier didactic tales, the Bastables are imperfect, quarrelsome, and endearingly human. This nuanced characterization enables Nesbit to engage her readers in an exploration of agency, consequence, and moral ambiguity within a playful, imaginative framework.
The narrative centers on the adventures of the five Bastable siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and the Lamb—whose curiosity and impulsive energy set into motion a series of extraordinary events. These children, first introduced in Five Children and It, embody Nesbit's characteristic blend of individuality, resourcefulness, and ethical complexity. Unlike the passive paragons of virtue typical of earlier didactic tales, the Bastables are imperfect, quarrelsome, and endearingly human. This nuanced characterization enables Nesbit to engage her readers in an exploration of agency, consequence, and moral ambiguity within a playful, imaginative framework.
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| BN ID: | 2940184335056 |
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| Publisher: | E. Nesbit |
| Publication date: | 08/05/2025 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 479 KB |
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