"The Legend of the Firefish" is a timeless tale of the pursuit of faith and honor. Packer Throme longs to bring prosperity back to his decaying fishing village by discovering the trade secrets of a notorious pirate who hunts the legendary Firefish and sells the rare meat. Armed with the love of the priest's daughter and a noble purpose, Packer stows away on the ship Trophy Chase bound for sea. But many tests of his faith and his resolve follow. Will belief and vision be enough for the young man to survive? Captivating action, dialogue, and insights into the heroic struggle of faith make this an ideal read for fans of adventure, fantasy, and well-told tales of honor.
Complied by the various sources of Finland's national mythology, the Kalevala outlines the creation myths of the world and typical stories of heroes of old including romance, lust and conquest. The stories that are told here are a national icon for the people of Finland, which makes this volume an important part of human history. Now in larger print!
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Cinderella is a folk tale embodying a myth-element of unjust oppression/triumphant reward. Thousands of variants are known throughout the world. The title character is a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances, that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune. The oldest documented version comes from China, and the oldest European version from Italy. The most popular version was first published by Charles Perrault in Histoires ou contes du temps passé in 1697, and later by the Brothers Grimm in their folk tale collection Grimms' Fairy Tales. Although the story's title and main character's name change in different languages, in English-language folklore "Cinderella" is the archetypal name. The word "Cinderella" has, by analogy, come to mean one whose attributes were unrecognized, or one who unexpectedly achieves recognition or success after a period of obscurity and neglect. The still-popular story of "Cinderella" continues to influence popular culture internationally, lending plot elements, allusions, and tropes to a wide variety of media. The Aarne–Thompson system classifies Cinderella as "the persecuted heroine". The story of Rhodopis, about a Greek slave girl who marries the king of Egypt, is considered the earliest known variant of the "Cinderella" story (published 7 BC), and many variants are known throughout the world.
Step into a world of enchantment with the timeless tales in "Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper and Other Stories." This collection invites readers of all ages to experience the magic, whimsy, and moral lessons woven throughout these beloved narratives. As you journey through the pages, you'll find familiar characters and fantastical settings that ignite the imagination. Each story serves as a portal to a realm where dreams come true and goodness prevails, offering valuable insights about kindness, resilience, and the power of hope. But here's a question to ponder: What if the magic of these stories is not just in their fantastical elements, but in the lessons they impart about our own lives? How can the themes of courage and transformation inspire us today? In "Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper," the age-old story of a mistreated girl who rises to greatness is beautifully complemented by other enchanting tales. These stories remind us that no matter how dire the circumstances, hope and goodness can lead to remarkable change. Are you ready to rediscover the magic of childhood with "Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper"? Join these beloved characters on their adventures! As you immerse yourself in these delightful tales, you'll find joy in the familiar rhythms of storytelling and the profound truths they reveal. This collection is a treasure trove for readers who cherish the art of storytelling. Will you embrace the magic that awaits? Grab your copy of "Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper" now and let the stories whisk you away to a world of wonder!
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The Kalevala is a Finnish epic poem, which tells of the creation of the world and how the heroes that inhabit it came to be, and the legends of their conflicts and adventures. Spread out over fifty cantos, we hear how existence was created from the egg of a duck, how the forests were created from the chips of a world-tree felled by an ancient wizard, how the mighty Sampo—a multicolored mill of plenty—was created and later stolen, how the nine dread diseases came to be, and many more such stories. The tales contained here are formed from Finland’s oral history. The author, Elias Lönnrot, was a Finnish doctor who was fascinated with his country’s stories, so between the 1820s and 1850s he embarked on a series of expeditions to the countryside of Finland and the surrounding area to collect and transcribe the folk stories told by local people. These tales were gradually collected into several volumes, the final of which is this “new” Kalevala. Lönnrot collected many different variants of each story, then edited each down into a cohesive whole when composing the new verse. The distinctive Kalevala-meter that was a common feature of all the original oral stories was kept during the process, and Crawford used the same with this English translation. Lönnrot’s work proved extremely influential in Finland, and the national pride it imbued has been cited as a factor in the later Finnish independence movement. The Kalevala was also a source of inspiration for later authors of the twentieth century. Tolkien reused some of the themes and characters for the basis of his fictional universe (in particular The Silmarillion), the Kalevala-meter was used in Longfellow’s The Song of Hiawatha, and even Donald Duck has quested—as the Kalevala heroes did—for the legendary Sampo. This edition was translated by John Martin Crawford in the late nineteenth century, and includes his introduction discussing some of the themes, characters, and settings.
