The Hidden Wisdom of Fairytales, Parables and Myths

The Hidden Wisdom of Fairytales, Parables and Myths

Author: Allan W. Anderson

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1664190007

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In Hidden Wisdom, Professor Anderson introduces the activity of self-transformation or self-cultivation through meditative reflections on so-called nonsense poetry and myth. Central to his thesis is the claim that, “without a willing change in attitude from fear to radical trust, and from reactive bewilderment to active attention no person can leave anxious worry behind and ‘cross over’ to tranquility.” In the spirit of Don Quixote, Anderson contends, “that the road is better than the inn if for no other reason than that the sublime always looks ridiculous in the world of small talk and domestic ease. And yet it is precisely on the ground of the commonplace that every ideal must pitch and strike its tent or fail to own a habitation and a name.”


More Than True

More Than True

Author: Robert Bly

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1250158206

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The National Book Award–winning poet examines how the enduring narratives of fairy tales capture the essence of human nature. Fairy tales have remarkable power to touch the human spirit—and they are uniquely capable of retaining that power through time and across borders. Celebrated poet and bestselling author Robert Bly has spent decades investigating the origins and meanings of these deceptively simple stories. In More Than True, Bly looks at six tales that have long captivated him, from “The Six Swans” to “The Frog Prince.” Drawing on his own creative vision, and the work of a range of thinkers from Kirkegaard and Yeats to Freud and Jung, Bly brings new meaning and illumination to these timeless tales. Along with illustrations of each story, the book features some of Bly’s unpublished poetry, which peppers his lyric prose and offers a look inside the mind of an American master of letters in the twilight of his singular career.


The God of the Fairy Tale

The God of the Fairy Tale

Author: Jim Ware

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2009-02-04

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0307552691

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What Treasures Are Hidden in the Enchanted Woods? More than just bedtime traditions, more than simple children’s literature, the most enduring stories are echoes of the greatest of all stories, the Gospel. God of the Fairy Tale is a collection of spiritual reflections on the truths found in classic fairy tales, truths that point us to the ultimate Truth about God, redemption, and ourselves. Delving into twenty classic folk and fairy tales, God of the Fairy Tale leads us into the mystical landscape of elves, goblins, and talking animals to reveal the jewels of truth that hide inside these most simple of stories. Through the fables of Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and many others, we discover a perspective not unlike that of the Bible–a world of people trying to be something more, questing to do good in a realm fraught with evil, where a turn of the tables leaves the strong defeated and the weak victorious. Each tale is presented along with a meditation on the spiritual and theological themes present. God of the Fairy Tale will warm your heart with a world of characters, creatures, and circumstances that spin an entertaining yarn and affirm the most essential Christian worldviews.


The Grimm's Fairy Tales - Complete Edition: 200+ Stories in One Volume

The Grimm's Fairy Tales - Complete Edition: 200+ Stories in One Volume

Author: Brothers Grimm

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-27

Total Pages: 846

ISBN-13:

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The Grimm's Fairy Tales - Complete Edition: 200+ Stories in One Volume by the Brothers Grimm is a timeless collection of fairy tales that have enchanted readers of all ages for generations. Known for their vivid imagination and moral lessons embedded within each story, the Brothers Grimm take readers on a journey through a magical world filled with talking animals, princesses, witches, and more. The stories are written in a simple yet captivating style, making them accessible to readers of all backgrounds and ages. With over 200 stories included in this complete edition, readers are sure to find a tale that resonates with them. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German scholars and linguists who collected and published folklore during the 19th century. Their passion for preserving Germanic culture and traditions led them to compile this iconic collection of fairy tales. The tales were originally intended for adults but have since become beloved by children and adults alike around the world. I highly recommend The Grimm's Fairy Tales - Complete Edition to readers who enjoy classic fairy tales, folklore, and stories with moral lessons. This collection is a must-have for any literary enthusiast looking to delve into the enchanting and magical world of the Brothers Grimm.


Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends

Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends

Author: Frederick H. Martens

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-09-19

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1912392135

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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.


KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN Ultimate Collection: 21 Novels & 130+ Short Stories, Fairy Tales and Poems (Illustrated)

KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN Ultimate Collection: 21 Novels & 130+ Short Stories, Fairy Tales and Poems (Illustrated)

Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-05-29

Total Pages: 3923

ISBN-13: 8075832752

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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Series: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm New Chronicles of Rebecca The Flag-Raising Penelope Hamilton Series: Penelope's English Experiences Penelope's Experiences in Scotland Penelope's Irish Experiences Penelope's Postscripts The Homespun Trilogy: Rose o' the River The Old Peabody Pew Susanna and Sue Other Novels: A Summer in a Cañon: A California Story Polly Oliver's Problem: A Story for Girls The Birds' Christmas Carol The Romance of a Christmas Card Timothy's Quest Marm Lisa Mother Carey's Chickens The Diary of a Goose Girl A Cathedral Courtship The Story of Waitstill Baxter The Story of Patsy Short Stories: The Village Watch-Tower Tom O' the Blueb'ry Plains The Nooning Tree The Fore-Room Rug A Village Stradivarius The Eventful Trip of the Midnight Cry Ladies-in-Waiting Miss Thomasina Tucker The Turning-Point Huldah the Prophetess Two on a Tour Philippa's Nervous Prostration Anthologies: The Arabian Nights: Their Best Known Tales The Fairy Ring Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know The Talking Beasts: A Book of Fable Wisdom The Story Hour: A Book for the Home and the Kindergarten Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth The Posy Ring: A Book of Verse for Children Pinafore Palace Other Works: The Girl and the Kingdom: Learning to Teach The Republic of Childhood: Froebel's Gifts Children's Rights: A Book of Nursery Logic Bluebeard: A Musical Fantasy The Girl Scouts: A Training School for Womanhood Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American educator and author of children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.


Bedtime Stories for Elders

Bedtime Stories for Elders

Author: John C. Robinson

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2012-08-27

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1780993544

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Stories of meaning, magic, healing and transformation for enlightened elders - wisdom tales for a new vision of aging. ,