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English Fairy And Other Folk Tales (1890)

English Fairy And Other Folk Tales (1890)

Edwin Sidney Hartland

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104860875
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English Fairy and Other Folk Tales is a collection of traditional English stories compiled by Edwin Sidney Hartland and published in 1890. The book contains a variety of tales from different regions of England, including stories about fairies, witches, giants, and other supernatural beings. The stories are presented in their original form, with Hartland preserving the language and style of the original storytellers as much as possible.The book is divided into several sections, with each section focusing on a different type of story. The first section, for example, contains stories about fairies and their interactions with humans. These stories often involve magical transformations, quests, and tests of courage and wit.Other sections of the book include stories about witches and their spells, tales of giants and other monsters, and stories about brave heroes and their adventures. Many of the stories are accompanied by illustrations, which help to bring the tales to life and add to the overall charm of the book.English Fairy and Other Folk Tales is a delightful collection of stories that provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich folklore and storytelling traditions of England. Whether read aloud to children or enjoyed by adults, these tales are sure to entertain and enchant readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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