Puck of Pook's Hill

"Puck of Pook's Hill" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of children's fantasy stories written in the early 20th century. The book follows two siblings, Dan and Una, who encounter the legendary character Puck in a meadow called Pook's Hill. Together, they embark on magical adventures that explore the history of England through time-travel encounters with figures from various eras. At the start of the book, Dan and Una engage in a delightful rendition of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in a picturesque setting near their home. Their playful performance, set in a natural theater created by a fairy ring, draws the attention of Puck, a mischievous fairy who reveals himself and draws the children into a world of ancient tales. He shares stories of England's past, hinting at encounters with legendary figures, spirits of nature, and the forgotten myths of the land, setting the stage for their adventures that blend the fantastical with historical elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Joseph Rudyard Kipling was a Raj-born English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer. His South Asian upbringing is the source of inspiration of most his work.