The Bewitched Lamp (1891)

by Mrs. Molesworth

Book Overview

The Bewitched Lamp is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, published in 1891. The story revolves around a young orphan girl named Dulcie, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a grand house in the countryside. Dulcie is a kind and imaginative girl who loves to explore the sprawling gardens and surrounding woods. One day, while playing in the garden, she discovers an old lamp hidden amongst the bushes. Upon rubbing it, a genie appears and grants her three wishes. Dulcie is overjoyed and uses her wishes to help those around her, including her new friends and family. However, as she soon discovers, the consequences of her wishes are not always what she expects. The novel explores themes of greed, selflessness, and the power of imagination. It is a charming and engaging story that will delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166951030
• ISBN13: 9781166951030
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"