Ting-a-ling: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Ting-a-ling: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Ting-a-ling is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stockton, Frank R. (1834–1902).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Ting-a-ling" by Frank R. Stockton is a whimsical tale written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a fantastical realm filled with magic, fairies, and royal intrigue, centering around a beautiful princess named Aufalia and her encounters with a brave prince as well as the mischievous fairy, Ting-a-ling. Themes of adventure and love permeate the narrative, offering a charming blend of humor and enchantment. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the enchanted land where the princess resides under the care of her father, a benevolent king. Following a chance encounter with a young prince while on a clandestine walk, Aufalia finds herself embroiled in trouble when her protective attendants flee during a sudden skirmish. This sets off a series of misadventures, including the prince becoming imprisoned and Aufalia's distress over his fate. Meanwhile, the fairy Ting-a-ling witnesses the turmoil and vows to help the couple, leading to a journey filled with magical encounters, humor, and eventual resolutions that highlight the power of love and friendship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ting-a-ling
- Author credits: Stockton, Frank R. (1834–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fairy tales
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
