Sprite Collection (page 5)

Three children welcome in the New Year
Three children crowd around the window as a little sprite brings a note wishing them a happy new year. Date: c. 1920

Christmas sprites
Six little Christmas sprites peer over a wall, smiling cheekily. The card reveals that each one brings different Christmas wish: Peace, Joy, Christmas cheer, Health

Hundreds of aluminium cans collected for recycling UK
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Xmas. Lady in moonlight. " Kind Fortune smiles, and she Hath yet in store for thee Some great felicity." - Shakespeare. circa 1902

Puck as Will O the Wisp
Puck, a sprite, mischievously leads travellers astray as a will o the wisp, luring the unwary into marshy pools

True-colour image of red sprite lightning
Red sprite lightning. First true-colour image of red sprite lightning above a thunderstorm. Red sprites typically extend from the cloud tops, which here are at an altitude of 16.5 kilometres (km)

Ondine taken from the ship, leaving Palemon with Berta
The angry Tirrenio creates a storm and carries Ondine from the ship, leaving Palemon with Berta. Illustration to a fairytale by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, first published 1812

Palemon kisses Ondine and dies in her arms
Palemon kisses Ondine, despite knowing that this will be fatal, and dies in her arms. Illustration to a fairytale by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, first published 1812

Illustration entitled Lanterne Magique
Illustration entitled " Lanterne Magique" showing many silhouetted images of magic by Michel Delaporte, 1832. HPF/5C/0"

What the Angler Saw by A. K. Macdonald
An angler, coming to fish at a salmon pool at dawn is astonished to see a group of lithe and naked nymphs cavorting above the water to a tune played on pipes by Pan

When Puck Laughs by Primrose Harley
A sprite, or Puck, rocks idly on a weather vane atop a church steeple, and mocks the people in the town below going about their daily business

The Power of Imagination
A Grandfather laughs to himself as he reads aloud to his two grandchildren, both of whom have fallen asleep in his arms. The imagined fantasy world of the story unfolds behind him

Elfen sprite standing in the undergrowth
A young elfen sprite standing in the undergrowth near a speckled toadstool. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith set in a circular border

Ariel - the Tempest
The acress Priscilla Horton in the role of Ariel

The Sand Fairy / Jacobs
A small girl is either woken up, or helped with her insomnia by a sand fairy who appears in her dormitory unobserved by anyone else

A Fairy Tale by Earnshaw
A strange little man appears as if by magic to the surprise of two medieval types, who look rather strange themselves

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The Will o the wisp - the French feu follet - is a malicious sprite who lures unwary travellers to a muddy doom in bogs and marshes

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Puck, also known as Robin Goodfellow, is a mischievous but generally good-natured sprite : he has equivalents in the folklore of most cultures

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ROBIN GOODFELLOW another name for PUCK, a mischievous but generally good-natured sprite of worldwide folklore

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"Captivating and Enchanting: Exploring the World of Sprite" Step into a world of magic and wonder with Sprite, as we delve into the captivating realm of fairy tales and whimsical adventures. From the iconic Austin Healey Sprite MK II poster to the charming Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk 1, these vintage images transport us to a bygone era filled with charm and nostalgia. Immerse yourself in Fairy Revels, where fairies dance among vibrant flowers, bringing joy and enchantment to all who witness their ethereal beauty. The 1958 Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite captures our attention with its sleek design and mysterious allure, leaving us wondering about its unknown creator. In Whither Away by Florence Mary Anderson, an autumnal scene unfolds before our eyes - fairies frolic amidst blackberries, creating a magical ambiance that ignites our imagination. Peter Pan Dances beckons us to join in on the fun-filled adventures of this beloved character from J. M. Barrie's timeless tale. Embark on A Sail in the Moon Boat by Florence Mary Anderson as you set sail across moonlit waters alongside mystical creatures that inhabit this dreamlike landscape. Hilda Miller's Fairies mesmerize us with their delicate wings and mischievous expressions, reminding us that magic is always just around the corner. Puck, depicted in oil on canvas in 1841, reminds us of Shakespeare's famous play "A Midsummer Night's Dream, " where mischief abounds under moonlit skies. Le Songe d'une nuit d'été transports us further into this enchanting story as Hermia and Lysander find themselves entangled in a web of love under fairy spell. Join us as we celebrate the enchanting world – a realm where dreams come alive through artistry and imagination. Let your mind wander through these captivating visuals; let them inspire you to believe in the magic that surrounds us all.