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Available
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Publication
Viking Children's Books (1979), 272 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.
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
-Breton Kaiser Taylo
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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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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
272 p.; 11.5 inches
ISBN
0722668600 / 9780722668603
Local notes
65 tales from all over the world. For each folk tale shared, Shah writes about all the places similar tales are found, and what their similarities and differences are. Each story illustrated by a different artist.
Brilliant.
Brilliant.