Folk and Fairy Tales - Fifth Edition
Folk and Fairy Tales - Fifth Edition

Author: Martin Hallett

Publisher: Broadview Press

Published: 2018-07-04

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 1460407075

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This bestselling anthology of folk and fairy tales brings together 54 stories, 9 critical articles, and 24 color illustrations from a range of historical and geographic traditions. Sections group tales together by theme or juxtapose variations of individual tales, inviting comparison and analysis across cultures and genres. Accessible critical selections provide a foundation for readers to analyze, debate, and interpret the tales for themselves. An expanded introduction by the editors looks at the history of folk and fairy tales and distinguishes between the genres, while revised introductions to individual sections provide more detailed history of particular tellers and tales, paying increased attention to the background and cultural origin of each tale. This new edition includes a larger selection of critical articles (including pieces by J.R.R. Tolkien and Marina Warner), more modern and cross-cultural variations on classic tales (including stories by Neil Gaiman and Emma Donoghue), and an expanded selection of color illustrations.

Irish Fairy Tales and Folklore
Irish Fairy Tales and Folklore

Author: W. B. Yeats

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-03-15

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 1949846520

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A classic collection of Irish fairy tales and lore by Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and poet W. B. Yeats Originally published as two separate volumes in 1800s, this premier collection of Irish stories edited and compiled W. B. Yeats is the perfect gift for any lover of Irish literature and folklore. The lyrical prose and rich cultural heritage of each tale will captivate and enchant readers of all ages and keep them entertained for hours on end. This volume contains more than seventy classic Irish stories, including timeless characters and mythology passed down for generations such as: The Trooping Fairies Changelings Tir-na-n-óg The Lepracaun The Kildare Pooka How Thomas Connolly met the Banshee And many more!

Womenfolk and Fairy Tales
Womenfolk and Fairy Tales

Author: Rosemary Minard

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 9780395202760

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This collection of folk and fairy tales has the theme of a girl or women who is the moving force in each story.

Swedish Folk Tales
Swedish Folk Tales

Author:

Publisher: Floris Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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Bauer�s trolls and giants inspired Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Neil Gaiman. Perfect for Tolkien fans.

Wise Women
Wise Women

Author: Suzanne I. Barchers

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 1997-03-15

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 0313070016

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Strong women who prevail and triumph using their intelligence, courage, or resourcefulness are celebrated in this gathering of stories for all ages. It features legends, folklore, and fairy tales from such far-flung places as the Punjab, Africa, China, Japan, the Middle East, and Europe and from places close at hand-Hawaii, New England, and the Ozarks. Some of the tales are reprinted from their original telling, others are completely retold. All are excellent for read-alouds, story time, or reading programs. Also of interest to students of literature, storytelling, or women's studies.

The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

Author: Jacob Grimm

Publisher:

Published: 2018-01-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789387779693

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Once upon a time in a fairy tale world, There were magical mirrors and golden slippers;Castles and fields and mountains of glass,Houses of bread and windows of sugar.Frogs transformed into handsome Princes,And big bad wolves into innocent grandmothers.There were evil queens and wicked stepmothers;Sweethearts, true brides, and secret lovers. In the same fairy world, A poor boy has found a golden key and an iron chest, and " We must wait until he has quite unlocked it and opened the lid . . ." A classic collection of timeless folk tales by Grimm Brothers, Grimm' s Fairy Tales are not only enchanting, mysterious, and amusing, but also frightening and intriguing. Delighting children and adults alike, these tales have undergone several adaptations over the decades. This edition with black-and-white illustrations is a translation by Margaret Hunt.

An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales

Author: Theresa Breslin

Publisher: Illustrated Scottish Treasuries

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 9780863159077

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Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.

Icelandic Folk and Fairy Tales
Icelandic Folk and Fairy Tales

Author: Jón Árnason

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13:

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Collection of popular Icelandic folk and fairy tales translated into English. Arranged under three headings: elves and trolls, ghosts and sorcerers, and miscellaneous tales.

15 Easy-To-Read Folk & Fairy Tale Mini-Books
15 Easy-To-Read Folk & Fairy Tale Mini-Books

Author: Liza Charlesworth

Publisher: Teaching Resources

Published: 2001-02-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780439227308

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Build reading skills in class or send home in a back pocket! Reproducible favorite tales feature predictable text, rhyme, and decodable words.