About this book
A mystical singing mouse opens the door to extraordinary worlds in Emerson Hough's enchanting collection of fairy tales and fables. Through melodious storytelling, this beloved classic invites listeners to discover how mountains consumed plains, what secrets the waters whisper, and where forgotten cities vanish into shadow.
Originally published in 1910, The Singing Mouse Stories blends nature-inspired fantasy with timeless wisdom, drawing from the natural world to explore profound themes about transformation, loss, and wonder. Each tale reveals the hidden stories embedded in landscapes and seasons—from the mysterious "Skull and the Rose" to the haunting "Where the City Went," from the poetic "Birth of the Hours" to the dreamlike "House of Dreams." Hough's lyrical prose transforms ordinary elements of nature into gateways for extraordinary adventures.
These imaginative short stories celebrate the magic found in mountains, rivers, forests, and forgotten places, inviting readers to reconsider the world around them through wonder and metaphor. The collection captures the magical realism of early twentieth-century American fairy tales, perfect for listeners seeking stories that bridge childhood imagination and deeper philosophical reflection.
Ideal for young adults, families, and anyone drawn to classic literature with fantastical elements, this audiobook offers a nostalgic journey into a world where nature speaks, dreams matter, and every landscape holds a story waiting to be heard.
