18 books like The Alhambra

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Ancient tales and folklore of Japan Richard Gordon Smith · 1908 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Challenging This enthralling collection brings together over 50 ancient tales from Japanese folklore, gathered and retold by 19th century traveler and naturalist Richard Gordon Smith. During his journeys around Japan, Smith recorded ancient Japanese myths and legends in his personal diaries. The result is a fascinating collection of historical legends from all over Japan, with themes including ghosts,… Shares: Tales, Legends, Folklore

Tales of old Japan A. B. Mitford · 1871 · 383p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Compiled by a British diplomat and published in 1871, "Tales of Old Japan" is an anthology of short stories that makes earlier centuries of Japanese life vibrantly immediate to the contemporary reader. They focus on various facets of everyday existence in ancient Japan, from numerous rituals, like hara-kiri and marriage, to sermons and fairy tales indicative of desirable traits and… Shares: Tales, Legends, Folklore, Social life and customs

Volksmärchen der Deutschen Johann Karl August Musäus · 1815 · 507p · ≈ 16h · Challenging Eine Sammlung von Märchen (besser: Kunstmärchen), Legenden und Sagen in fünf Bänden, die volkstümliche (aber literarisch vermittelte!) und satirische Elemente miteinander verbindet. Inhalt: Die Bücher der Chronika der drei Schwestern Richilde Rolands Knappen Legenden von Rübezahl Die Nymphe des Brunnens Libussa Der geraubte Schleier Liebestreue Stumme Liebe Ulrich mit dem Bühel Dämon… Shares: Tales, Folklore

Dornröschen Gebrüder Grimm [Brothers Grimm] · 1959 · 29p · ≈ 58m · Moderate Enraged at not being invited to the princess's christening, a wicked fairy casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep for one hundred years. Shares: Tales, Folklore

Tales of Ancient Egypt Roger Lancelyn Green · 1967 · ★ 3.8 · 215p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Selected tales evoke the mystery, superstitions, and myths of Egypt under the pharaohs. Shares: Tales, Folklore

Ghosts! Alvin Schwartz · 1990 · ★ 4.0 · 63p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Presents seven, easy-to-read ghost stories based on traditional folk tales and legends from various countries. Shares: Tales, Folklore

Short & shivery Robert D. San Souci · 1987 · ★ 4.0 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Thirty hair-raising tales, selected from international ghostlore, have been skillfully retold especially for young people. Eerie black-and-white illustrations, ghastly details, and strong, shuddery endings make these the kind of stories young readers crave. Famous stories like "The Robber Bridegroom" by the Brothers Grimm, "Tailypo," and "The Golem" are included, as well as retellings of stories… Shares: Tales, Folklore

Even More Short & Shivery Robert D. San Souci · 1994 · ★ 4.1 · 162p · ≈ 5h · Moderate A collection of scary traditional tales from all over the world. Shares: Tales, Folklore

Blackfoot Lodge Tales George Bird Grinnell · 1892 · 310p · ≈ 10h · Challenging This collection of powerful stories reveals the complex and wondrous world of the Blackfoot nation in the nineteenth century. The thirty tales transcribed by George Bird Grinnell provide an intimate look into Blackfoot culture and philosophy and remind us of tribal values to be upheld and taught. Shares: Tales, Legends, Folklore, Social life and customs

Deutsche Sagen Gebrüder Grimm [Brothers Grimm] · 1816 · 648p · ≈ 21h · Demanding Über 580 deutsche Sagen im Volltext, darunter die folgenden: Die drei Bergleute im Kuttenberg Der Berggeist Der Bergmönch im Harz Frau Hollen Teich Frau Holla zieht umher Frau Hollen Bad Frau Holla und der treue Eckart Frau Holla und der Bauer Die Springwurzel Fräulein von Boyneburg Der Pielberg Die Schloßjungfrau Die Schlangenjungfrau Das schwere Kind Der alte Weinkeller bei… Shares: Tales, Legends

Knightly legends of Wales Sidney Lanier · 1881 · 361p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Twelve episodes from the Mabinogion part of the fourteenth century manuscript entitled The red book of Hergest, a collection of medieval Welsh tales recounting the feats and exploits of King Arthur and other powerful kings, princes, and knights. Shares: Tales, Legends, Folklore

Irish Fairy Tales James Stephens · 1968 · ★ 3.5 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A collection of ten traditional tales of Irish heroes, kings, soldiers, magicians, poets, and madmen. Shares: Tales, Folklore

Fairy tales Gebrüder Grimm [Brothers Grimm] · 1800 · 137p · ≈ 4h · Challenging A collection of fifty tales collected by the German folklorists, including some little-known or previously unpublished. Shares: Tales, Folklore

Bluenose Ghosts Creighton · 1957 · 280p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A collection of traditional Nova Scotian folktales, superstitions and home remedies compiled by the Canadian folklorist and author of Bluenose Ghosts.   Beginning in 1928, Dr. Helen Creighton traveled across her native Nova Scotia seeking out and recording its rich heritage in the form of ghost stories, folktales, and folksongs. She first shared her findings in 1957 with the… Shares: Tales, Legends, Folklore

More Short & Shivery Robert D. San Souci · 1994 · ★ 4.0 · 163p · ≈ 5h · Moderate A collection of scary folktales from the United States, China, England, Italy, Russia, and other countries around the world. Shares: Tales, Folklore

Pentamerone Giovanni Battista Basile · 1850 · 402p · ≈ 13h · Challenging Con secoli di letteratura, è inevitabile che alcuni cadano nelle fessure. Diamo la caccia a opere di pubblico dominio e le ripristiniamo in modo che non vadano perse per il mondo. Chi siamo noi? Siamo Cairn Press. Il nostro background è nel design, nell'editoria, nella tipografia e nella tecnologia. Queste competenze alimentano la nostra missione di creare eBook di pubblico dominio della massima… Shares: Tales, Legends, Folklore

Irish fairy and folk tales William Butler Yeats · 1800 · 351p · ≈ 11h · Challenging Includes tales of fairies, changelings, ghosts, witches, saints, the devil, giants, kings, queens, and robbers. Shares: Tales, Folklore

Arabian Nights Andrew Lang · 1898 · 280p · ≈ 9h · Challenging In order to save her life, Sheherazade tells wonderful stories to the sultan. Shares: Tales, Folklore

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