In this collection of folk tales from around the world, readers will discover fantastic stories of daring voyages, magical lands, and unforgettable characters. Joseph Jacobs brings together legends and myths from a wide variety of cultures, showcasing the universal appeal of tales of adventure and wonder.
Exploring India's rich fairy tale tradition, this collection features 29 stories selected by Joseph Jacobs from various sources, including the Jatakas and Fables of Bidpai. These tales share structural and thematic similarities with Western fairy tales, incorporating moral lessons, talking animals, and whimsical incidents. The stories reflect local flavors while offering humor and imagination, showcasing the unique cultural heritage of India's folklore.
The fourth and final volume of Fairy Tales from the British Isles, collected by leading folklorist Joseph Jacobs. The original "Celtic Fairy Tales" collected 26 tales; this continuation of the work is numbered 27 - 46. Embodying the wonderful humor and heroism of Celtic folklore, this collection contains medieval hero tales such as the "Children of Lir", comic tales about "Paddy O'Kelly and the Weasel" and stories of Morraha, Elidore, the Black Horse and others. Originally published in 1894, the stories are lavishly illustrated by the pen-and-ink drawings of John D. Batten.
A collection of English fairy tales compiled by Joseph Jacobs, featuring the following:I. TOM TIT TOT II. THE THREE SILLIES III. THE ROSE-TREE IV. THE OLD WOMAN AND HER PIG V. HOW JACK WENT TO SEEK HIS FORTUNE VI. MR. VINEGAR VII. NIX NOUGHT NOTHING VIII. JACK HANNAFORD IX. BINNORIE X. MOUSE AND MOUSER XI. CAP O' RUSHES XII. TEENY-TINY XIII. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK XIV. THE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS XV. THE MASTER AND HIS PUPIL XVI. TITTY MOUSE AND TATTY MOUSE XVII. JACK AND HIS GOLDEN SNUFF-BOX XVIII. THE STORY OF THE THREE BEARS XIX. JACK THE GIANT-KILLER XX. HENNY-PENNY XXI. CHILDE ROWLAND XXII. MOLLY WHUPPIE XXIII. THE RED ETTIN XXIV. THE GOLDEN ARM XXV. THE HISTORY OF TOM THUMB XXVI. MR. FOX XXVII. LAZY JACK XXVIII. JOHNNY-CAKE XXIX. EARL MAR'S DAUGHTER XXX. MR. MIACCA XXXI. WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT XXXII. THE STRANGE VISITOR XXXIII. THE LAIDLY WORM OF SPINDLESTON HEUGH XXXIV. THE CAT AND THE MOUSE. XXXV. THE FISH AND THE RING. XXXVI. THE MAGPIE'S NEST XXXVII. KATE CRACKERNUTSXXXVIII. THE CAULD LAD OF HILTON XXXIX. THE ASS, THE TABLE, AND THE STICK XL. FAIRY OINTMENT XLI. THE WELL OF THE WORLD'S END. XLII. MASTER OF ALL MASTERS. XLIII. THE THREE HEADS OF THE WELL
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