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The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics - Grimm and Anderson Fairytales Peter Pan The Princess and the Goblin The Wonderful Wizard of Oz… - cover

The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics - Grimm and Anderson Fairytales Peter Pan The Princess and the Goblin The Wonderful Wizard of Oz…

Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hans Christian Andersen, Andrew Lang, George MacDonald, John Ruskin, Mary Louisa Molesworth, J. M. Barrie, Brothers Grimm, Johnny Gruelle, R. Nisbet Bain, Evelyn Sharp, Maurice Maeterlinck, Carl Sandburg, Marion St. John Webb, W. R. S. Ralston, Arthur Ransome, Georgette Leblanc

Publisher: Musaicum Books

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'The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics' is a monumental anthology that assembles an unparalleled collection of enchanting stories from the wellsprings of children's literature. It adeptly explores an array of literary styles from the poetic to the prosaic, tying together timeless themes of magic, morality, and the manifold facets of human experience. The diversity in storytelling—from the dark, Grimm edges to the whimsical worlds of Carroll—serves as a testament to the richness of these genres. Highlights include ingenious fairy tales and sweeping fantasies that have sparked imaginations worldwide, ensuring this compilation transcends the ordinary to become a treasure trove of literary heritage. This anthology draws from a cadre of legendary authors whose works have profoundly influenced the fabric of fairy tale and fantasy literature. Figures like Hans Christian Andersen and Oscar Wilde bring with them not only their renowned storytelling prowess but also their varied cultural and historical contexts, from Victorian England to the broader European romantic and folkloric traditions. These narratives, interwoven with themes of transformation, wonder, and the triumph of the spirit, converge in a sublime exploration of the fantastical, rendering this collection a pivotal point in literary studies. 'The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics' is an indispensable addition to the libraries of scholars and enthusiasts alike. Readers are invited to traverse this expansive landscape of imagination and intellect, exploring the confluences and variances across stories that have shaped the childhoods and moral landscapes of generations. For anyone seeking to understand the breadth of influence and the enduring appeal of fairy tales and fantasy, this anthology not only educates but also delights, offering rich insights into the human condition through the prism of its most creative literary expressions.
Available since: 12/17/2020.
Print length: 7311 pages.

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