18 books like Volksmärchen der Deutschen
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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.
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Tales of Ancient Egypt
Selected tales evoke the mystery, superstitions, and myths of Egypt under the pharaohs.
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Tales from the Ural Mountains.
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The bee-man of Orn
When a Sorcerer tells him that he has been transformed from another sort of being, the Bee-man sets out to discover what he was in his earlier incarnation. Story is accompanied by a DVD which provides a behind-the-scenes look at the illustrator at work.
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Fairy tales
A collection of fifty tales collected by the German folklorists, including some little-known or previously unpublished.
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Japanese fairy tales
Japanese folktales are somewhat of a loaded term. In commonplace usage, it signifies a certain set of well-known classic tales, with a vague distinction of whether they fit the rigorous definition of folktale or not.
The admixed imposters are literate written pieces, dating back to the Muromachi period (14th-16th centuries) or even earlier times in the Middle Ages. These would not normally…
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Contes des fées
This captivating fairy-tale collection brings together some of the most enduring stories from the 17th-century French literary scene. Penned by the acclaimed author, these tales are renowned for their enchanting style and timeless themes of love, courage, and triumph of good over evil. Each story is imbued with vivid imagery and captivating characters, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of…
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Tales of old Japan
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…
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Irish fairy and folk tales
Includes tales of fairies, changelings, ghosts, witches, saints, the devil, giants, kings, queens, and robbers.
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Arabian Nights
In order to save her life, Sheherazade tells wonderful stories to the sultan.
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The Arabian Nights
Twenty of the traditional tales told by Scheherazade in an attempt to save her life, including The Merchant and the Genie, The Forty Thieves, The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, and Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.
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Kinder- und Hausmärchen
Reprint of the 1944 Pantheon edition.
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Ancient tales and folklore of Japan
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,…
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Ghosts!
Presents seven, easy-to-read ghost stories based on traditional folk tales and legends from various countries.
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Short & shivery
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…
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Even More Short & Shivery
A collection of scary traditional tales from all over the world.
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Narodnye russkie skazki
A collection of Russian folk tales.
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The heroes, or, Greek fairy tales for my children
The Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for my Children by Charles Kingsley is a collection of three Greek mythology stories: Perseus, The Argonauts, and Theseus. The author had a great fondness for Greek fairy tales and believed the adventures of the characters would inspire children to achieve higher goals with integrity.
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