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Doubleday (1982), Edition: 1st, 792 pages
Description
This collection of over 200 folk and fairy tales from all over the world encompasses all cultures. Featuring selections lovingly selected from the personal favorites of folklorists and writer, this major anthology includes stories from West and East Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Caribbean, and Africa.
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LibraryThing member Hamburgerclan
This is a beautiful anthology of folktales from around the world. It's amazing! The stories are told in all variants of styles, lifted directly from other sources. It covers the six habitable continents, sometimes going into more detail (east Europe, west Europe, British Isles, etc.). It's a
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wonderful book to just pick up and read a few stories from. My sister is attempting to go through it methodically, but I prefer the approach I had when I was a really little girl--pick a tale that suits your fancy and read! Whatever you choose, it is well worth it.C.
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LibraryThing member slightlyfan
This book is a great collection of Fairy tales. It is cut up into groups around the world as to where they were written/based.
I used to read one story every night before bed. They are wonderful short stories and it is no wonder so many of them are cherished and loved.
I used to read one story every night before bed. They are wonderful short stories and it is no wonder so many of them are cherished and loved.
LibraryThing member bongo_x
A huge, varied collection of tales from around the world. The perfect thing to leave by the bedside and read a little at a time.
LibraryThing member MarysGirl
A wonderful collection of folktales, many I hadn't heard about. Introduced me to several I'd like to expand into children's books.
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Original publication date
1982
Physical description
792 p.; 8.2 inches
ISBN
1568651724 / 9781568651729
Local notes
A collection of over 200 folk and fairy tales from all over the world. Arranged geographically by region, this book also includes category index groups that list the stories by plot and character.
Ex-library.
Ex-library.