Fairytales

Robin Hood was the legendary hero of England who stole from the rich to help the poor. The stories about Robin appealed to common folk because he stood up against—and frequently outwitted—people in power. Furthermore, his life in the forest—hunting.

Swedish fairy-tales represents a careful choice, after the best original sources, of those examples of their kind which not only appeared most colorful and entertaining, but also most racially Swedish in their flavor.

This book might have been written by a Russian who thoroughly understands our language, or by an English author who has spent the best part of a lifetime in studying Russia and the Russians, illustrated by a native artist, and decorated..

This collection contains translations of Roumanian tales which, however, comprise but a small portion of the inexhaustible treasure that exists in the nation. The originals are scattered throughout Roumanian literature.

Old French Fairy Tales contains a group of fairy tales redolent of the charm of the seventeenth century, told with that delicacy so characteristic of the French. The illustrations, by Virginia Sterrett, are unusual for their beauty and artistic finish.

This book, like the others of this series, has only been rendered possible by the courtesy and complaisance of the various collectors from whom I have culled my treasures.

There are even indications of an earlier literary contact between Europe and India, in the case of one branch of the folk-tale, the Fable or Beast Droll. In a somewhat elaborate discussion. I have come to the conclusion that a goodly number of the fables.

This is a lovely little book of fairy tales from throughout Europe. The author wrote the stories by finding tales that were common among many different European countries and cultures. The stories were very approachable, and are appropriate for all ages.

THERE was once a King who had one only son, and him he loved better than anything in the whole world—better even than his own life.

Now the King Of the North had a beautiful daughter called Crystal. Her eyes were bright like the stars; Her hair was black like the sky at night and her skin was as white as the snow which covered the ground outside the palace where she lived.

The existence of the Russian Skazki or Marchen was first made generally known to the British Public some twenty years ago by Mr. W. R. S. Ralston in his Russian Folk Tales.

Under the Irish Sea, fifteen or sixteen miles south-west of the Calf, there is an enchanted isle. Long, long ago it was on the surface of the water – that was in the days when Manannan ruled Mann – but when Saint Patrick drove Manannan..

It is a pleasure to publish this new, high quality, and affordable edition of these timeless stories. This edition is illustrated version from the eKitap Projesi & Cheapest Books.

My name is Ratichon—Hector Ratichon, at your service, and I make so bold as to say that not even my worst enemy would think of minimizing the value of my services to the State. For twenty years now have I placed my powers at the disposal of my country:

Canadian Fairy Tales is a collection of 26 of Native American folk tales gathered from across Canada by Professor Cyrus MacMillan, who did not indicate the origin tribe of each story.

The Chinese Wonder Book contains some of the most beloved Chinese folktales. These stories include: The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat The Great Bell The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog The Talking Fish And many other classics

Over one hundred years since its original publication, Brownies & Bogles by Louise Imogen Guiney is now republished as a wonderful, easy-to-follow guidebook to the fae. American essayist and poet Louise Imogen Guiney put together a fantastic, poetic book

1 Tuan Mac Cairill 2 The Birth of Bran 3 The Little Brawl at Allen 4 The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran 5 Becuma of the White Skin 6 Mongan's Frenzy .. And more Irish fairy tales in this book, in one volume.

American Fairy Tales is the title of a collection of twelve fantasy stories by L. Frank Baum, published in 1901.Lyman Frank Baum (1856 – 1919) was an American author, actor, and independent filmmaker best known as the creator, along with illustrator ..

amy and her magic clock go on an adventure and find they have to save the day

"American Fairy Tales" by L. Frank Baum is a collection of whimsical short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The stories draw on elements of fantasy and adventure, reflecting Baum's signature style that combines humor with moral lessons.

This Fictions Book has included the most interesting Fictions about Asia Lands

Barrie never described Peter's appearance in detail, even in the novel Peter and Wendy (1911), leaving much of it to the imagination of the reader and the interpretation of anyone adapting the character.

Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.

Frits de Uitvinder Frits is een slimme kabouter met een grote rode puntmuts en nog grotere ideeën. In zijn knusse werkplaats diep in het bos bedacht hij de Pan van Frits: een zelfroerende pan die nooit iets laat aanbranden.

The Wind in the Willows is a children's novel by the British novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. It details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble.

To Leon Werth I ask the indulgence of the children who may read this book for dedicating it to a grown-up. I have a serious reason: he is the best friend I have in the world. I have another reason: this grown-up understands everything.

There is nobody in all this world who knows so many tales as Ole Luckoie! He can tell tales! In an evening, when a child sits so nicely at the table, or on its little stool, Ole Luckoie comes.

Such tales, for instance, as "Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!" and "Den Fremsynte" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere.

Treasure IsTreasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". First published as a book on 23 May 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks.