1913, 1st US Ed, PRISONER IN FAIRYLAND, by ALGERNON BLACKWOOD, SPIRITUAL FICTION
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1913, 1st US Ed, PRISONER IN FAIRYLAND, by ALGERNON BLACKWOOD, SPIRITUAL FICTION. Its “fairyland” is not a land of literal sprites but a symbolic, dreamlike space where intuition, innocence, and creative magic still flourish—accessible only to those willing to see the world as children do. A Prisoner in Fairyland (The Book that "Uncle Paul" Wrote) by Algernon Blackwood New York: The Macmillan Company 1913 First American Edition Octavo, 506 pages plus adverts, publisher's original gilt-lettered blue cloth covered boards. Minor rubbing and wear, else in very good + condition. A Prisoner in Fairyland (The Book That “Uncle Paul” Wrote) is Algernon Blackwood’s gentle, imaginative novel about an overworked businessman who rediscovers the lost realms of childhood wonder. Far removed from the author’s ghost stories, this 1913 work blends fantasy, metaphysical reflection, and the psychology of the inner life. Its “fairyland” is not a land of literal sprites but a symbolic, dreamlike space where intuition, innocence, and creative magic still flourish—accessible only to those willing to see the world as children do. Through lyrical descriptions and a quietly mystical tone, Blackwood explores how adults become spiritually numbed by routine, and how contact with the imaginative lives of children can reopen the door to joy, meaning, and a deeper awareness of the unseen. The novel’s themes later inspired The Starlight Express, the musical play with music by Edward Elgar, giving the book an enduring cultural significance beyond its original publication. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.
