Tag: Tales

Born and educated in Dublin, Ireland, William Butler Yeats discovered early in his literary career a fascination with Irish folklore and the occult. Later awarded the Nobel Prize for

This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children’s book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Korean Children’s Favorite Stories is a captivating collection

This exciting collection of traditional African folk tales introduces you to a host of interesting people and unusual animals. Eighteen authentic fables, recorded as they were told by tribal

Seven folktales from around the world express the belief that the Earth and all living things are sacred, and that it us up to each of us to care

Introduce yourself to the noble heroes and magical creatures of Irish mythology. Includes the two definitive works on the subject by the giants of the Irish Renaissance. W.B. Yeates’

Full of magic and wonder, these are tales of wicked giants and fairy children, beautiful princesses and fearless warriors. This extraordinary collection of stories from Japan are lively retellings

In this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as “Cinderella” and “Jack and the Beanstalk,” are presented alongside some lesser

Don’t you hate losing your place in your bathroom book? The Toilet Papers, Jr. is a short-story collection separated by word count so you can read a full story

A collection of political tales―first published in British workers’ magazines―selected and introduced by acclaimed critic and author Michael Rosen In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, unique tales