"Puck of the Magic Hills" and "The Fairies' Gifts", books by the famous Rudyard Kipling, included in the collection, gained popularity during the writer's lifetime and were translated into twenty-seven languages. Fantasy and mythology are intertwined in the stories of the mischievous elf Puck (stories about elves, spirits and ancient gods), the history of England (from the Stone Age to the Napoleonic Wars), there are many characters - ancient shepherds, Roman soldiers, monks and Vikings, kings and smugglers. Wonderful, fascinating stories - fabulous reading for both children and nostalgic adults.