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Joseph Jacobs, an influential Australian folklorist and writer, significantly contributed to the collection and publication of English folklore. Born into a Jewish family in Sydney, he is renowned for popularizing classic English fairy tales such as "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." His notable works include "English Fairy Tales" (1890) and "More English Fairy Tales" (1893), alongside collections of fairy tales from various cultures, including Jewish, Celtic, and Indian traditions, showcasing his diverse literary impact.
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English Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- English Fairy Tales
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph Jacobs
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 186
- ISBN13
- 9781034688266
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Children's Books, Fantasy, Classics, Short Stories, Fairy Tales & Stories, Folklore, Folk Culture
- First published
- 1984
- Original title
- English Fairy Tales
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Joseph Jacobs, an influential Australian folklorist and writer, significantly contributed to the collection and publication of English folklore. Born into a Jewish family in Sydney, he is renowned for popularizing classic English fairy tales such as "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." His notable works include "English Fairy Tales" (1890) and "More English Fairy Tales" (1893), alongside collections of fairy tales from various cultures, including Jewish, Celtic, and Indian traditions, showcasing his diverse literary impact.