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Classic Fairy Tales
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Release Date : 2005
Classic Fairy Tales written by and has been published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Illustrated reetelling of 14 standard fairy tales.
The Golden Age Of Folk And Fairy Tales
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language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2013-03-15
The Golden Age Of Folk And Fairy Tales written by and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-15 with Fiction categories.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, attitudes toward history and national identity fostered a romantic rediscovery of folk and fairy tales. This is the period of the Golden Age of folk and fairy tales, when European folklorists sought to understand and redefine the present through the common tales of the past, and long neglected stories became recognized as cultural treasures. In this rich collection, distinguished expert of fairy tales Jack Zipes continues his lifelong exploration of the story-telling tradition with a focus on the Golden Age. Included are one hundred eighty-two tales--many available in English for the first time--grouped into eighteen tale types. Zipes provides an engaging general Introduction that discusses the folk and fairy tale tradition, the impact of the Brothers Grimm, and the significance of categorizing tales into various types. Short introductions to each tale type that discuss its history, characteristics, and variants provide readers with important background information. Also included are annotations, short biographies of folklorists of the period, and a substantial bibliography. Eighteen original art works by students of the art department of Anglia Ruskin University not only illustrate the eighteen tale types, but also provide delightful—and sometimes astonishing—21st-century artistic interpretations of them.
English Fairy Tales
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Author : Joseph Jacobs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-06-05
English Fairy Tales written by Joseph Jacobs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-05 with categories.
Who says that English folk have no fairy-tales of their own? The present volume contains only a selection out of some 140, of which I have found traces in this country. It is probable that many more exist. A quarter of the tales in this volume, have been collected during the last ten years or so, and some of them have not been hitherto published. Up to 1870 it was equally said of France and of Italy, that they possessed no folk-tales. Yet, within fifteen years from that date, over 1000 tales had been collected in each country. I am hoping that the present volume may lead to equal activity in this country, and would earnestly beg any reader of this book who knows of similar tales, to communicate them, written down as they are told, to me, care of Mr. Nutt. The only reason, I imagine, why such tales have not hitherto been brought to light, is the lamentable gap between the governing and recording classes and the dumb working classes of this country-dumb to others but eloquent among themselves. It would be no unpatriotic task to help to bridge over this gulf, by giving a common fund of nursery literature to all classes of the English people, and, in any case, it can do no harm to add to the innocent gaiety of the nation. A word or two as to our title seems necessary. We have called our stories Fairy Tales though few of them speak of fairies. [Footnote: For some recent views on fairies and tales about fairies, see Notes.] 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. Many of the tales in this volume, as in similar collections for other European countries, are what the folklorists call Drolls. They serve to justify the title of Merrie England, which used to be given to this country of ours, and indicate unsuspected capacity for fun and humour among the unlettered classes. The story of Tom Tit Tot, which opens our collection, is unequalled among all other folk-tales I am acquainted with, for its combined sense of humour and dramatic power. The first adjective of our title also needs a similar extension of its meaning. I have acted on Moli�re's principle, and have taken what was good wherever I could find it. Thus, a couple of these stories have been found among descendants of English immigrants in America; a couple of others I tell as I heard them myself in my youth in Australia. One of the best was taken down from the mouth of an English Gipsy. I have also included some stories that have only been found in Lowland Scotch. I have felt justified in doing this, as of the twenty-one folk-tales contained in Chambers' "Popular Rhymes of Scotland," no less than sixteen are also to be found in an English form. With the Folk-tale as with the Ballad, Lowland Scotch may be regarded as simply a dialect of English, and it is a mere chance whether a tale is extant in one or other, or both. I have also rescued and re-told a few Fairy Tales that only exist now-a-days in the form of ballads. There are certain indications that the "common form" of the English Fairy Tale was the cante-fable, a mixture of narrative and verse of which the most illustrious example in literature is "Aucassin et Nicolette."
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know
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Author : Various
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-15
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know written by Various and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-15 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
"Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know" is a timeless anthology that gathers the most cherished stories from folklore across cultures, offering a rich tapestry of moral lessons and imaginative narratives. This compilation is characterized by its clear, engaging prose, making it accessible for children while retaining the enchanting language that has captivated readers for generations. The literary context of this collection situates itself at the intersection of oral traditions and written literature, reflecting the evolution of fairy tales from their folk origins to their role in contemporary storytelling. The anthology brings together various authors, some of whom have profoundly influenced the genre, including the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. Their unique backgrounds—spanning different regions and cultural contexts—inform the tales' themes of transformation, conflict, and resolution. By curating these works, the contributors aim to preserve the wisdom and creativity embedded in these narratives, ensuring their relevance and resonance across generations. This delightful collection is a must-read for parents, educators, and young readers alike, as it serves both as an introduction to classic storytelling and a means of sparking imagination. With its richly illustrated pages and timeless tales, "Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know" stands as an essential resource for nurturing a love of literature in children.
The Way Through The Woods One Hundred Classic Fairy Tales
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Author : Rudolph Amsel
language : en
Publisher: Elsinore Books
Release Date : 2020-04-13
The Way Through The Woods One Hundred Classic Fairy Tales written by Rudolph Amsel and has been published by Elsinore Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-13 with Fiction categories.
The greatest fairy tales of all time. The 100 tales collected here throw open wide the gates to the realm of fairyland. Inside are princes and princesses, giants and dwarfs, heroes, heroines, simpletons, rogues, wizards, witches, ogres, trolls, elves, magical artefacts, and all manner of talking birds and beasts. As G. K. Chesterton has observed, fairyland is a place where happiness hangs upon a single thread: “Cinderella may have a dress woven on supernatural looms and blazing with unearthly brilliance; but she must be back when the clock strikes twelve. The king may invite fairies to the christening, but he must invite all the fairies or frightful results will follow. Bluebeard's wife may open all doors but one. A promise is broken to a cat, and the whole world goes wrong… A promise is broken to a yellow dwarf, and the whole world goes wrong.” This is also a world of contradiction and disproportion; where honesty may be a virtue, but so is the ability to tell the most outrageous lies conceivable. Here, the prize for treading on a cat’s tail, is a princess; and the penalty for expressing gratitude to a goblin, is a lifelong curse. In compiling this anthology, we have tried to include as many “tale types” as possible, and as much of the varied landscape of the fairy world—deserts, icefields, enchanted forests, underwater kingdoms—as we could fit in. Our principal sources are the great European collections of fairy tales and folk tales as compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Peter Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, Joseph Jacobs, and Alexander Afanasyev. But there are tales from further afield as well; from Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We have classified the tales thematically, and spread them evenly across ten chapters: 1) The Classic Characters: Heroes, Heroines, and their Foes 2) Birds and Beasts 3) Little; Big 4) The Ship of Fools 5) Quick Minds and Sharp Wits 6) The Royal Court 7) Into the World: Journeys, Quests, and Adventures 8) Magic and Witchcraft 9) Extraordinary Tales of Extraordinary Things 10) Tales for Winter We hope this structure will aid readers somewhat in their explorations. At the same time, we concur with W. H. Auden, who writes, “the way to read a fairy tale is to throw yourself in.”
Fairy Tales Collected By The Brothers Grimm Ed By A Gardiner With Illustr By Bertall And Others
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Author : Jacob Ludwig C. Grimm
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1893
Fairy Tales Collected By The Brothers Grimm Ed By A Gardiner With Illustr By Bertall And Others written by Jacob Ludwig C. Grimm and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1893 with categories.
A Study Of Fairy Tales
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Author : LAURA F. KREADY, B.S.
language : en
Publisher:
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A Study Of Fairy Tales written by LAURA F. KREADY, B.S. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
The Frog Prince And Other Stories From Grimm S Fairy Tales
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Author : Jacob Grimm
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897
The Frog Prince And Other Stories From Grimm S Fairy Tales written by Jacob Grimm and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1897 with Fairy tales categories.
Facts Not Fairy Tales Brief Notes On Matthew Arnold S Literature And Dogma Etc
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Author : Henry Dunn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1873
Facts Not Fairy Tales Brief Notes On Matthew Arnold S Literature And Dogma Etc written by Henry Dunn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1873 with categories.
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know
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Author : Hamilton Wright Mabie
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2012-09-06
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know written by Hamilton Wright Mabie and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-06 with categories.
This volume contains a number of fairy-tales that adults will "recognize" as they are similar to popular favorites (i.e. Cinderella, etc.), but it also had some good ones that are not well known. This is a great book for re-reading those stories to those grandkids who always want to hear the story again and again and again. The book includes: (1) One Eye, Two Eyes, Three Eyes, (2) The Magic Mirror, (3) Hansel and Grethel, (4) The Story of Aladdin, (5) The White Cat, (6) The Second Voyage of Sinbad, (7) The Golden Goose, (8) The Twelve Brothers, (9) Tom Thumb, (10) Cinderella, (11) Puss in Boots, (12) Blue Beard, (13) Sleeping Beauty, (14) Jack and the Beanstalk, (15) Little Red Riding Hood, (16) Jack the Giant Killer, (17) The Three Bears, (18) The Princess On The Pea, (19) The Ugly Duckling, (20) Beauty and the Beast, and others. This edition is not illustrated. It is a pleasure to publish this new, high quality, and affordable edition of these timeless stories.