Books with title Greek Fairy Tales

The Grimm Brothers rediscovered a host of fairy tales, telling of princes and princesses in their castles, witches in their towers and forests, of giants and dwarfs, of fabulous animals and dark deeds. Together with the well-known tales of "Rapunzel", "The Goose-Girl", "Sleeping Beauty", "Hansel and Gretel" and "Snow White", there are the darker tales such as "Death's Messengers" which deserve to be better known, and which will appeal not only to all who are interested in the history of folklore, but also to all those who simply love good storytelling. The two brothers wished to preserve their German folklore in a collection of tales that they believed had been handed down for generations. In the beginning they had just 86 stories about the difficult life of European peasantry, but they ended up with over 200 tales. As time passed, the Grimm Brothers found that their collection of fairy tales, with all of its royalty, magical creatures, and brave adventures, entranced those who read them.

Since their first publication in 1812, Grimm's Fairy Tales have proven to be an enduring feature of Western literature. The stories have been translated into over 100 languages worldwide, and their influence has cast its spell on many film makers, as well. The stories were collected from traditional storytellers from around Germany, usually women, and the motivation to collect them grew out of the wave of romantic nationalism of the early 19th century. The Brothers Grimm aided this post-Napoleonic nationalist revival with their folklore collection, driven by the conviction that a national identity was to be found among the common people. Thus, from among the common German folk, and as a reflection of German cultural identity, these ancient stories were collected and published. Today, we celebrate these fairy tales for their magic, energy, imagination, vivid narration, mythic power, and unforgettable, stereotypical characters. These are timeless fables for the young and the young at heart. For those who wish to read along, this recording is taken from the illustrated Louis Rhead edition of 1917, available at Amazon.

A gawky, dreamy boy, Hans Christian Andersen grew up to become a profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who revolutionized literature for children. Andersen gave us the now standard versions of some traditional folk tales, but many of his most famous tales sprang directly from his imagination and continue to resonate with today's readers. The stories here range from exuberant early works such as "The Tinderbox" and "The Emperor's New Clothes", through poignant masterpieces such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling", to powerful and more subversive later tales written for adults, such as "The Ice Maiden" and "The Wood Nymph". Tiina Nunnally's sparkling new translation of 30 of his extraordinary tales captures the vibrancy of Andersen's voice and will dazzle listeners young and old.

Discover the Classic Fairy Tales & Bedtime Stories Collections for BUSY PARENTS!★32 WORLD CLASSIC FAIRY TALES SHORTENED TO 5' OR 10' FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE!★★RETOLD IN A SIMPLE AND ATTRACTIVE STYLE THAT KIDS WILL UNDERSTAND!★★ENCOURAGES THEIR VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT★★OVER 60 WONDERFUL ILLUSTRATIONS TO KEEP THEIR ATTENTION!★★VERY PLEASANTLY READABLE FOR GROWNUPS★★WORKS GREAT ON KINDLE DEVICES★★EVERYTHING KIDS LOVE: Princesses, witches, giants,charmed princes, talking animals, evil step mothers, and much more!★★5 STAR REVIEWS FROM PARENTS★In this collection, made for the needs of busy parents, you will find 32 shortened fairy tales and folk tales (of the original versions), perfect for jam-packed days!Each of the stories in this book is an ideal length for reading aloud for bedtime, storytime, or anytime! An ideal solution for the busy mom (or dad) who is in need of a creative AND STRESS-FREE way to spend quality time with their children.Favorite Classic Fairy Tales Retold in a Simple Language!Having raised three children and spent countless evenings and weekends with her 5 grandchildren and their neighboring little friends, Beatrice Wood knows exactly what it means to be a busy parent. In this Book Series you will find her personal collection of 32 famous stories from around the world, voted by her children and grandchildren to be the family’s most favorite. Fairy tales from the greatest storytellers that have ever been as well as folk tales and lesser-known stories from unknown authors.These family favorites were shortened and re-written in a simple language that kids will understand. Moreover, all 4 books of the collection have illustrations to keep children's attention.4 Good Reasons to Buy this 4-Book Bundle!This 4-Book Bundle contains 32 favorite classic fairy tales and folk tales which are: Shortened to 10 minutes (Books 1,2) or 5 minutes (Books 3,4) in length, for the busy mom or dad’s convenience.Formatted for ease of use on your Kindle. Appropriate for ages from 7 to 12 and also very pleasantly readable for grownups!Rewritten in a simple and attractive style, but still containing words that will encourage your children’s vocabulary development. Buy Now with 1-Click!Contents of the 4-Book Boxed Set Bundle10 MINUTE FAIRY TALES FOR CHILDREN VOL.1 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XAP0JNAContents:THE SIX SWANSONE EYES, TWO EYES, THREE EYESGOLDEN GOOSETHE GOLDEN CRABPUSS IN BOOTSSIX NOUGHT NOTHINGTHE SELFISH GIANTƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ with illustrations!10 MINUTE FAIRY TALES FOR CHILDREN VOL.2 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YCRZJBWContents:THE BEAR PRINCECUP O’ RUSHESHANSEL AND GRETELTHE GOOSE GIRLSNOW-WHITE AND ROSE-REDTHE LITTLE MERMAIDTHE SWINEHERDƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ with illustrations!5 MINUTE BEDTIME STORIES FOR CHILDREN VOL.1 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W22Q7WOContents:HOW THE OLD WOMAN GOT HER WISHTHREE SILLIESTHE MILLER, HIS SON AND THEIR DONKEYARMADILLO’S SONGJACK HANNAFORDTING AND TEKKILAZY JACKTHE STORY WITHOUT AN ENDTHE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHESWHAT WE PLANT, WE WILL EATƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ with illustrations!5 MINUTE BEDTIME STORIES FOR CHILDREN VOL.2 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W22PYZKContents:THE FISH AND THE RINGRIQUET WITH THE TUFT (THE UGLY PRINCE)RUMPELSTILZCHENTHE BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANSTHE FROG PRINCETHE ROSE TREETHE PRINCESS AND THE PEATHE GYPSY QUEENƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ with illustrations!

From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From classics such as 'The Frog-Prince' and 'Hansel and Grettel' to the delights of 'Ashputtel' or 'Old Sultan', all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for centuries.

Hermann Hesse's Fairy Tales (Märchen) is a collection of seven short philosophical fictions written between 1913 and 1918, prior to and during the First World War. The collection was first published in German in 1919. In these philosophical fictions, Hesse challenged conventional intellectual life and the orthodoxy of the world. Unlike his earlier work, the stories did not lend themselves to rational interpretation, they were essentially fairy tales dealing with dream worlds, the subconscious and the realm of magic. The stories, with the year in which they were written, are: "Augustus – 1913”, "The Poet – 1913”, "Strange News from Another Star – 1915”, "A Difficult Path - 1917”, "Fine Dream Sequence – 1916”, "Faldum - 1916" and "Iris 1918”.

This Calla Edition of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm is drawn from the mammoth collection first published in 1909 and illustrated by Arthur Rackham. His 40 full-color plates, plus innumerable black-and-white spot elements, get sensitive treatment in a design that retains the best features of the original, including the ornate gilt stamping on the case.