The Magic Egg and Other Stories

The Magic Egg and Other Stories by Frank R. Stockton is a delightful collection of whimsical and imaginative tales that showcase the author's talent for blending fantasy and humor. The titular story, The Magic Egg, explores the curious adventures that unfold when a mysterious egg reveals its enchanting secrets to a group of curious onlookers.
The collection features a variety of Stockton's short stories, each filled with charming characters and unexpected twists. From tales of magical transformations to peculiar inventions and curious happenings, Stockton's stories captivate readers with their creativity and wit.
Known for his unique storytelling style and playful use of language, Stockton crafts narratives that both entertain and provoke thought. This collection is perfect for readers who appreciate classic tales filled with humor, imagination, and a touch of the fantastical. Suitable for both children and adults, The Magic Egg and Other Stories offers timeless enjoyment for all ages.

Frank Richard Stockton was an American author who lived from April 5, 1834, to April 20, 1902. He is best known for a set of unique children's fairy tales that were very popular in the last few decades of the 1800s. Stockton was born in Philadelphia in 1834. His father was a famous Methodist preacher who told him he shouldn't become a writer. He and his wife went to Burlington, New Jersey, after getting married to Mary Ann Edwards Tuttle. That's where he wrote some of his first books. They then moved to New Jersey's Nutley. He worked as a wood carver for many years until his father died in 1860. He went back to Philadelphia in 1867 to work as a writer for a newspaper that his brother had started. His first fairy tale, "Ting-a-ling," came out in The Riverside Magazine that same year. In 1870, he released his first collection of stories. In the early 1870s, he was also the editor of the magazine Hearth and Home. He went to Charles Town, West Virginia, around 1899. He died of a brain bleed in Washington, DC, on April 20, 1902. He is buried at The Woodlands in Philadelphia.