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2) The world treasury of fairy tales & folklore: a family heirloom of stories to Inspire and entertain
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Features a variety of magical tales, from the more familiar work of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, to some lesser-known stories from Norway, Russia, Indian, the Philippines, and Japan.
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Upon his arrival in Japan in 1890, Lafcadio Hearn found himself enamored with the culture, people, and stories of the country, and would make Japan his home until his death in 1904. His collections of stories published during this time became the most popular of Hearn's writings, and earned him veneration worldwide as not only a great translator of Japanese mythology, but as a sensational teller of strange and wonderfully macabre tales. "Kwaidan"...
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2016
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It's an absorbing introduction to the lore of Albion, but readers will also enjoy teasing out similarities between these tales and more familiar ones." — Publishers Weekly
Perilous quests, true love, and animals that talk: The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore.
• This Celtic mythology book features 16 stores that were translated...
Perilous quests, true love, and animals that talk: The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore.
• This Celtic mythology book features 16 stores that were translated...
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Meet gullible trolls, enterprising princesses and nefarious wizards in this treasury of 25 Norse fairy tales.
Collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in the 19th century, these Norwegian stories are described by Jacob Grimm as "surpassing nearly all others." They include such well-loved tales as 'The Three Billy Goat's Gruff' and 'Taming the Shrew' and open a window into the beautiful landscapes of Norway.
These funny and fantastical...
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Ten stories focused on light fae. Deedra Nichole - Blood Moon Rising A return to the story from Under the Mists. Can anyone stop Lyria the blood siren's evil reign? The last light faery and an infant will try. KA Masters - Furnace and the Mountain of Hope Furnace, the kobold, and his mate Betta, the mermaid, take on an adventure to save a friend. KT Seto - Into the Mist A mother learns about the dark creatures that wander this world and help...
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The Essential Fables and Fairy Tales Anthology, the classic collection of folk tales and fairy tales from around the world: Ade's Fables, Fables in Slang- George Ade, More Fables- George Ade, Aesop's Fables, Flower Fables- Louisa May Alcott, Fantastic Fables- Ambrose Bierce, Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People, The Fables of La Fontaine, Fifty Famous Fables- Lida Brown McMurry, Fables- Robert Louis Stevenson, Andersen's Fairy Tales- Hans Christian...
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Immerse yourself in a world of fairy queens and Celtic warriors in this remarkable collection of Irish folk tales.
Set in Medieval Ireland, this collection of 10 stories were gathered in the late 19th and early 20th century by writer James Shepherd, described by James Joyce as 'my rival, the latest Irish genius'. The lyricism and humour within these retellings are unequalled and provide wonderful insight into the culture and traditions of Ireland....
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La imaginación (principal tema de esta antología) está presente tanto en el sueño como en nuestra rutina, tiene un poder abrumador para crear, transformar, pintar y reinterpretar, adornar o afear. Es capaz de transformar una sombra extraña, o un ruido, en medio de la noche en el monstruo bajo la cama; crear amigos, invisibles para el resto, durante la primera infancia; exagerar detalles de la extraña vida de un misterioso vecino, convirtiéndolo...
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Meerjungfrauen sind wunderschön. Meerjungfrauen sind bezaubernd. Meeerjungfrauen sind leidenschaftlich.
Meerjungfrauen sind tödlich.
Nicht alle Meerjungfrauen sind so duldsam, naiv und tragisch wie die von Andersen. Lernen Sie die Meerjungfrau von einer ganz anderen Seite kennen!
Auch sonst wird Ihnen dieses Buch die Äugen öffnen. Waren es wirklich die Kleider, für die der Kaiser und seine Untertanen kein Auge hatten? Das geheimnisvolle Feuerzeug...
13) East Wing
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15 Stories 15 Authors Down another forgotten hallway lie more unexplored rooms.Each room contains another world waiting to be discovered.Some are wonderful and beautiful, others are dark and terrible.You won't know which until you step inside. So take a deep breath, and open the door... Particular Passages 2: East Wing Featuring stories by: Edward Ahern - John T. Biggs - Dave D'Alessio - CJ Erick - J.T. Evans - Eric Fritz - Katie Kent - Shannon Lawrence...
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The classic folk tales of Scotland were passed down from storyteller to storyteller, and from the first sentence, they held the attention of listeners and readers as though a spell had been cast over them, transporting them to a magical realm where mermaids and men, selkies and sailors, ogres and princesses all mingle and are miraculously transformed. First published in 1956, the Montgomeries, distinguished folklorists, gathered these captivating...
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Steampunk, Dieselpunk, and Cyberpunk - oh my!
If you like fractured fables and mythic mash-ups, you'll love this collection of reimagined fairy tales by 13 international authors. You'll find retellings of stories you recognize as well as a few you've probably never seen before, all of them with a punk subgenre twist.
"Making Bones" by Phoebe Darqueling
"Star Tsarina" by T.J. O'Hare
"Steel-blue Babe" by Aaron Isett
"The Sharp, Mechanical Sheep"...
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From Scout Media comes A Matter of Words-the first volume in an ongoing short story anthology series featuring authors from all over the world.
In this first installation, no limits were set on genre, allowing the authors to lead the reader to destinations unknown. From the outer limits of the galaxy to the darkest depths of the ocean, A Matter of Words conquers the struggles of everyday life before revealing the dramatic loss of innocence and disturbing...
17) Libra
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LIBRA is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.
18) A Mythos Grimmly
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Fairy tales and Lovecraftian Mythos collide in this mash-up anthology. These short stories, crafted by some of today's finest Mythos authors, merge the maddening unknowns of Lovecraft with the dark morality tales of yesteryear, bringing a shred of light into the horrific corridors that are built from such a melding.
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A Forbidden Love. A Bond Tying Them Together. A Secret That Could Destroy Them All.She's always taken the path less traveled. They've always barreled through roadblocks. Can they find a way to be together without losing themselves?Lula's A Fierce Dragon... She's given bits of herself to others when she was sure she had no mate of her own, even knowing it would cost her life at some point.Atika and Abyle, Twins with A Purpose... They lived to protect...
20) Autumn Breezeway
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There is a chill in the air. Something is coming.Change is coming.It's a time to celebrate. It's a time to hide.It's a time to get ready for the things we don't expect.It's time to open up the Autumn Breezeway. Edited by Sam Knight. Associate Editor Bailey FinnStories by:Steve Ruskin, Jude Deluca, James Rogers, CJ Mattison, Arlo Sharp, P. Francis Smythe, AE Stueve, Sheila Hartney, Eve Morton, Grayson Wilson, Jessica McLain, Tanya Hales and Jeffrey...
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