English Fairy Tales and Legends

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By Rosalind Kerven

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English Fairy Tales and Legends by Rosalind Kerven is a captivating collection of traditional stories that blend history with elements of magic and folklore. In this book, tales unfold in a mix of whimsical and dark tones as they explore themes of heroism, adventure, and human nature. Each story offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of England's mythical past, perfect for those fascinated by folklore and enchanting narratives.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with folklore and love diving into tales that reveal the rich tapestry of British legends. The collection, infused with historical imagination, offers a captivating glimpse into timeless stories that have enchanted people for generations.

English Fairy Tales and Legends

12 classic English fairy tales and their history reissued for 2019. These are stories of giants, dragons, fairies and Arthurian Romance. Together, they form a perfect introduction to the different types of traditional stories and their place in English oral and written heritage.

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Many people in England have little knowledge of genuine English fairy tales. The stories that many of us grew up with are from overseas: for example, Snow White is German, Cinderella is French, and Aladdin is Arabian. But folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture, and the author has revived our best tales for a new generation of readers.

This terrific collection of 12 classic tales is a great introduction to the different types of traditional stories and their place in English oral and written heritage. They include tales of giants, dragons, fairies, beauty-and-the-beast, and Arthurian Romance. Each tale is linked with a specific place or county in England: 'The Dragon Castle' from Northumberland, 'The Girl Snatched By Fairies' from County Durham, 'The Princess and the Fool' from Kent, and 'The Dark Moon' from Lincolnshire.

The book also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came from, its development, and short summaries of many related or similar stories.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849945431

Publisher: Batsford

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Batsford

Edition: Second Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 200

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Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Rosalind Kerven

About the Author

Rosalind Kerven, "connoisseur of myths and folk tales" - The Independent, is a narrative folklorist and the author of over 70 books published in 22 countries. She has specialist knowledge of world myths, legends and folk tales and is on a mission to bring these wonderful old stories back to life for modern readers. Her bestselling titles include English Fairy Tales and Legends, Viking Myths & Sagas, Faeries, Elves & Goblins and Arthurian Legends. She lives in the Northumberland National Park.

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