The Box of Delights

The Box of Delights is a children's fantasy novel by John Masefield. It is a sequel to The Midnight Folk.

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John Masefield - The Midnight Folk

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It was adapted for television by the BBC in 1984, featuring Patrick Troughton and Robert Stephens. Noted for its seasonal atmosphere (it is set during Christmas), the series has become something of a nostalgic treat for followers of cult TV.

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BBC - 1984 - Patrick Troughton - Robert Stephens

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John Masefield himself adapted an opera libretto from The Box of Delights with elements of The Midnight Folk, which was eventually set to music in the late-1980s by British composer Robert Steadman.

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John Masefield - The Box of Delights - The Midnight Folk - British - Composer - Robert Steadman

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