18 books like The king and the corpse

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Bulfinch's Mythology Vols. 2&3 Thomas Bulfinch · 1962 · ★ 3.5 For almost a century and a half, Bulfinch's Mythology has been the text by which the great tales of the gods and goddesses, Greek and Roman antiquity. Shares: Romances, Folklore, Mythology

Selected Writings of Andrew Lang Alexandra Warwick · 2016 · 164p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Shares: Folk literature, Folklore, History and criticism, Mythology Shares: Folk literature, Folklore, History and criticism, Mythology

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, Mythology

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, Folklore, Mythology

Kathāsaritsāgara Somadeva Bhaṭṭa · 1839 · ★ 4.0 · 10p · ≈ 20m · Challenging Classical Indic tales; Sanskrit text with German translation. Shares: Folk literature, Tales, Folklore, Mythology

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: Folk literature, Tales, Folklore

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

Norske folke-eventyr Peter Christen Asbjørnsen · 1852 · 190p · ≈ 6h · Challenging Fifty-one Norse fairy tales, many of which are Norse variations of tales from other countries. Shares: Folk literature, Tales, Folklore

Altnordischer Sagenschatz in neun Büchern Ernst Moritz Ludwig Ettmüller · 1870 · 488p · ≈ 16h · Challenging Shares: Tales, Mythology

The golden age of myth & legend Thomas Bulfinch · 1900 · 495p · ≈ 16h · Challenging The Age of Fable is a Mythological type of book. It contains many Greek and Roman myths, including simplified versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as a selection of Norse and “eastern” myths. Thomas Bulfinch’s goal was to make the ancient myths accessible to a wide audience, and so it is suitable for children. Shares: Folklore, Mythology

Traditions of the Tinguian Fay-Cooper Cole · 1915 · 248p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Abstracts: p. 202-226. Shares: Folklore, Mythology

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

More English fairy tales Joseph Jacobs · 1894 · 243p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Forty-four lesser known tales collected from English folklore, including Yallery Brown, Tom Hickathrift, Scrapefoot, A. Pottle O'Brains, Tamlane, and Tabetrot and Scantie Mab. Shares: Folk literature, 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

Bulfinch's Mythology Thomas Bulfinch · 2004 · 388p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Thomas Bulfinch was an American banker and Latin scholar. Bulfinch’s Mythology is a posthumous compilation of three volumes published by Bulfinch during his lifetime which were intended to introduce the general reader to the myths and legends of Western Civilization by presenting them in simple prose with occasional commentary by the author. Bulfinch also includes many quotations showing how… Shares: Romances, Folklore, Mythology

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