World Tales : The Extraordinary Coincidence of Stories Told in All Times, in All Places

by Idries Shah

Paperback, 1991

Status

Available

Call number

GR76.W67

Genres

Children's Books

Fiction

Publication

Ishk Book Service (1991), 410 pages

Description

An illustrated collection of 65 folktales, each with an introduction outlining the appearance of the tale in various cultures.

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LibraryThing member empress8411

Comparing stories from all over the world, this books shows that favorite tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty aren't just limited to one country or culture. This is a fascinating read and I highly recommend to anyone interesting in Folk Tales or Fairy Tales.

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LibraryThing member Breton07

World Tales is an exceptional book of stories, compiled by Idries Shah. The collection is both a collaboration of exquistite illustrators and a collaboration of authors who have carefully related various tales from around the world. From "Cupid and Psyche" from Greek Mythology to the epic "The

Water of Life", to the Russian "Tale of Mushkil Gusha, " sophisticated young readers and adults alike will adore this book's read-aloud appeal. This treasure of international and often obscure stories is stunningly illustrated in a hardcover edition. A book to peruse for years ahead!

-Breton Kaiser Taylo

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