Eleanor Farjeon's 'The Old Nurse's Stocking-Basket' is a tapestry of short stories, woven with the warmth and richness characteristic of Farjeon's storytelling prowess. Her literary style is deftly lyrical, inscribing each tale with a timeless quality that echoes the oral traditions of yore. Set within the framework of an old nurse recounting stories to children from a seemingly magical stocking-basket, Farjeon showcases her ability to transpose readers to a realm where the simple becomes profound. The author draws upon a myriad of influences, from fairy tales and folklore to the everyday encounters of human experience, imparting each narrative with its own unique moral and emotional resonance. Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) was an English author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history, and satire. Many of her works had strong, lyrical qualities and a timeless sense of the folkloric. Farjeon's profound understanding of childhood wonderment is palpable throughout 'The Old Nurse's Stocking-Basket', and it is perhaps this sensitivity, coupled with her own lifelong love of fairy tales and history, that made her work both enchanting and enduring. Her ability to capture the essence of an era through the lens of childlike innocence is a testament to her literary acumen and heartfelt connection to the craft of storytelling. This edition, meticulously repackaged by DigiCat Publishing, invites a new generation of readers to bask in the classic allure of 'The Old Nurse's Stocking-Basket'. It comes highly recommended for those who revel in the charm of well-spun yarns and for whom literature serves as a bridge to places of wonder and learning. Farjeon's collection is a delightful confluence of nostalgia, humanity, and the unfading joy found within the pages of a book rich with heritage and heart.