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Author | : Rosalind Kerven |
Publisher | : Batsford Books |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2019-12-13 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1849946205 |
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12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of dragons to Robin Hood. Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture. In his book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best English fairy tales for a new generation. These are stories of giants, dragons, fairies and Arthurian Romance. Together, they form a perfect introduction to the different types of traditional stories and their place in English oral and written heritage. Each tale is linked with a specific place or county in England: 'The Dragon Castle' from Northumberland, 'The Girl Snatched By Fairies' from County Durham, 'The Princess and the Fool' from Kent and 'The Dark Moon' from Lincolnshire. The book also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came from, its development and short summaries of many related or similar stories.
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Publisher | : Presbyterian Publishing Corp |
Total Pages | : 388 |
Release | : 2004-01-14 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 0203217896 |
Download British Folk Tales and Legends Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In 1970 Katharine Briggs published in four volumes the vast and authoritative Dictionary of British Folktales and Legends to wide acclaim. This sampler comprises the very best of those tales and legends. Gathered within, readers will find an extravagance of beautiful princesses and stout stable boys, sour-faced witches and kings with hearts of gold. Each tale is a masterpiece of storytelling, from the hilarious 'Three Sillies' to the delightfully macabre 'Sammle's Ghost'.
Author | : Frederick H. Martens |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2019-09-19 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1912392143 |
Download Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Fearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this enthralling compendium of Chinese fairy tales and legends, along with an array of equally colourful characters and captivating plots. Although largely unknown in the West, the 70-plus stories in this volume are just as beguiling as the more familiar Grimms' Fairy Tales or Arabian Nights. They were collected in the early 20th century by Richard Wilhelm and first translated into English by Frederick H Martens. This beautifully produced revised and edited new edition includes updated notes which not only provide background on the tales, but also offer a fascinating insight into ancient Chinese folk lore and culture. These are stories to return to time and time again. From awesome adventures to quirky allegories, from the exploits of the gods to fables about beggars who outwit their betters, Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends is extraordinarily diverse and endlessly engaging. These wonderful stories have enduring and universal appeal, and will intrigue both children and adults.
Author | : Joseph Jacobs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 1894 |
Genre | : Fairy tales |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Scholastic |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2018-09-06 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781407187921 |
Download Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A complete collection of much loved fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. Whether you're searching for a sky-high beanstalk, a sleeping princess or a bewitched prince, you're guaranteed to find your favourite fairy tales right here. And no matter how the story starts, you'll always find your happy ending. Including Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb, Cinderella, Jack and theBeanstalk, Rapunzel, Aladdin and many, many more.
Author | : Verna A. Foster |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 259 |
Release | : 2012-10-10 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 0786465123 |
Download Dramatic Revisions of Myths, Fairy Tales and Legends Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
These new essays explore the ways in which contemporary dramatists have retold or otherwise made use of myths, fairy tales and legends from a variety of cultures, including Greek, West African, North American, Japanese, and various parts of Europe. The dramatists discussed range from well-established playwrights such as Tony Kushner, Caryl Churchill, and Timberlake Wertenbaker to new theatrical stars such as Sarah Ruhl and Tarell Alvin McCraney. The book contributes to the current discussion of adaptation theory by examining the different ways, and for what purposes, plays revise mythic stories and characters. The essays contribute to studies of literary uses of myth by focusing on how recent dramatists have used myths, fairy tales and legends to address contemporary concerns, especially changing representations of women and the politics of gender relations but also topics such as damage to the environment and political violence.
Author | : Joseph Jacobs |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2018-10-16 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781727818864 |
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English Fairy Tales By Joseph Jacobs A word or two as to our title seems necessary. We have called our stories Fairy Tales though few of them speak of fairies. The same remark applies to the collection of the Brothers Grimm and to all the other European collections, which contain exactly the same classes of tales as ours. Yet our stories are what the little ones mean when they clamour for "Fairy Tales," and this is the only name which they give to them. One cannot imagine a child saying, "Tell us a folk-tale, nurse," or "Another nursery tale, please, grandma." As our book is intended for the little ones, we have indicated its contents by the name they use. The words "Fairy Tales" must accordingly be taken to include tales in which occurs something "fairy," something extraordinary--fairies, giants, dwarfs, speaking animals. It must be taken also to cover tales in which what is extraordinary is the stupidity of some of the actors.
Author | : Edwin Sidney Hartland |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 1893 |
Genre | : Fairy tales |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Rosalind Kerven |
Publisher | : Batsford Books |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 2019-12-13 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1849946191 |
Download Faeries, Elves and Goblins Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A unique collection of traditional stories about faeries, elves and goblins. Faeries, elves, goblins, leprechauns, brownies, spriggans and many other supernatural beings leap vividly off the page in this collection of haunting stories. Included are 25 stories drawing on folklore from the rich narrative heritage of Britain and Ireland. Marvel over ancient spells to summon faeries to your house, tremble at the shapeshifting powers of dangerous faery queens, lose yourself amongst the illusions of Faeryland and learn how to protect family members from the terrors of faery abduction. Interspersed with facts on faery folklore, these tales cover faery morals, elvish misdemeanours, the spells cast by goblins and the sightings of the creatures, as well as their dealings with mortals. With charming illustrations from favourite illustrators throughout, including Arthur Rackham, this book reminds us of the enduring appeal of folklore and mystery for all generations.
Author | : Maria Leach |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1958 |
Genre | : Folklore |
ISBN | : |
Download The Rainbow Book of American Folk Tales and Legends Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Tales from American folklore about bad men, ghosts, lies, and Native American tales.