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European Fairy Tales Series Vol 1 This series explores fairy tales from the European tradition. Each book begins with an opening discussion on the history, culture, and mythos that help us understand elements of the following fairy tale. "The Three Heads of the Well" explores an English fairy tale that retains a vestigial memory of the Norns, figures related to fate in Norse mythology. The introduction gives an explaination of Teutonic cultural heritage in Britain, discusses the figures of the Norns, and explores the Anglo-Saxon concept of "Wyrd," fate and destiny. Following the opening chapters, the fairy tale is retold by the author. The book is richly illustrated throughout.
When the King remarries, his beautiful daughter is forced to leave his castle by her mean-spirited stepfamily. Laden only with bread, cheese and kindness, the Princess seeks her fortune and finds three friendly heads in a well. When the stepsister follows, however, it is clear that the three heads may be either friend or foe . . . This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.
This series explores fairy tales from the European tradition. Each book begins with an opening discussion on the history, culture, and mythos that help us understand elements of the following fairy tale."The Three Heads of the Well" explores an English fairy tale that retains a vestigial memory of the Norns, figures related to fate in Norse mythology.The introduction gives an explaination of Teutonic cultural heritage in Britain, discusses the figures of the Norns, and explores the Anglo-Saxon concept of "Wyrd," fate and destiny.Following the opening chapters, the fairy tale is retold by the author. The book is richly illustrated throughout.
The Langs' Fairy Books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 1913 by Andrew Lang and his wife, Leonora Blanche Alleyne. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as Andrew Lang's "Coloured" Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in The Blue Poetry Book.Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. He initially edited the series and wrote prefaces for its entire run, while his wife, the translator and author Leonora Blanche Alleyne (1851 - 10 July 1933), known to friends and family as Nora, assumed editorial control of the series in the 1890s. She and other translators did a large portion of the translating and retelling of the actual stories, as acknowledged in the prefaces. Four of the volumes from 1908 to 1912 were published by "Mrs. Lang".
(L) Two princesses leave home to make their way in the world. One spreads kindness, and one spreads meanness. What happens to each princess is very different.
(A) Two princesses leave home to make their way in the world. One spreads kindness, and one spreads meanness. What happens to each princess is very different.
Discover the magic of classic English folklore with "English Fairy Tales" by Flora Annie Webster Steel. Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment as timeless stories unfold, filled with mischievous sprites, valiant heroes, and wise old women. From the familiar to the forgotten, these tales capture the heart of English mythology. Let the enchanting voices of these characters transport you to a realm of wonder, where dreams take flight and wishes come true.