· In the case of Masefield, he has created a precise but purely imaginary landscape which he uses in several of his books, notably, “The Midnight Folk”, “The Box of Delights”, and his long poem, “Reynard the Fox”.Estimated Reading Time: 7 mins. The Midnight Folk by John Masefield - this sets up the backstory and introduces us to the definitely dream-like sense of magic that pervades both this and its sequel, the better known Box of delights. Midnight Folk sets events in motion around the summer solstice when the old magic comes closer to the surface and Box of Delights concludes the story at winter solstice, or Christmas as it is more widely 4/5. The two Kay Harker books, The Midnight Folk () and The Box of Delights (), are Masefield’s lasting contribution to children’s fantasy literature. The Box of Delights is now an established Christmas favourite and as much a part of the season as Dickens’s A Christmas bltadwin.ru by: 9.
First edition, first impression of the first combined edition of The Midnight Folk (originally published in ) and The Box of Delights (originally published in ), featuring illustrations by Quentin Blake. Masefield first asked his publishers about a combined edition of the two Kay Harker books in and was told it was "an excellent idea". About John Masefield. John Edward Masefield () was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate from until his death. He is remembered as the author of the classic children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, two novels Captain Margaret and Multitude and Solitude and a great deal of memorable poetry, including "The Everlasting Mercy", and "Sea-Fever", from his. The Box of Delights () by John Masefield is a miracle and a masterpiece of magical literature. I admit to getting lost in the narrative. I was completely absorbed in Kay Harker's adventures. The actual box of delights allows the holder to travel quick or small or both - the depiction of magical and enchanted journeys held me enthralled.
The two Kay Harker books, The Midnight Folk () and The Box of Delights (), are Masefield's lasting contribution to children's fantasy literature. The Box of Delights is now an established. "First published in , The Box of Delights by John Masefield is newly available. In the adventure-laden Christmas story, Kay Harker (also the protagonist of Masefield's The Midnight Folk) returns from boarding school for the holidays and becomes involved in a struggle with a wizard and witch who wish to possess the eponymous box.". John Masefield (—) was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from until his death. He is remembered as the author of the classic children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, two novels Captain Margaret and Multitude and Solitude and a great deal of poetry, including his anthology Saltwater Ballads.
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