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Ting-a-Ling Tales

work by Stockton

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Ting-a-Ling Tales is a collection of children's stories written by Frank Stockton and published in 1870. Stockton was an American novelist and short-story writer known for his humorous fiction. His early writings were primarily for children, with Ting-a-Ling Tales being one of his most popular early works. The collection showcases the possibilities of the invented fairy tale genre. Stockton also wrote for adults, with notable works including Rudder Grange and The Lady, or the Tiger?.12

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