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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: Good Press

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The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics is a sumptuous anthology that brings together a dazzling array of fantastical tales from some of the most renowned authors in literary history. Spanning a multitude of styles, these stories mix whimsy, morality, and the ethereal magic of bygone eras, offering readers timeless narratives that have mesmerized audiences for generations. Encompassing the vast range of European literary traditions, from fairy tales and folklore to romantic fantasy and moral parables, this collection includes standout stories that challenge and delight the imagination without sacrificing moral complexity. This anthology benefits from the collective genius of authors like Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, and the Brothers Grimm, who each contribute their unique voices to this vibrant tapestry. The amalgamation of historical, cultural, and ideological perspectives echoes the origins of the fairy tale tradition, an art form born from oral storytelling and shared across generations. The diversity of the contributors, from the ethereal beauty of Hans Christian Andersen's storytelling to the vivid narrative flair of J. M. Barrie, reflects the eclectic nature of European folklore and its evolution through various literary movements such as Romanticism and the Golden Age of children's literature. The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics offers readers a unique opportunity to revel in a vast landscape of enchanting stories and distinctive voices. The anthology invites exploration of its rich educational value, as it delivers insights into the human condition through narrative allegory and fantasy. Readers are encouraged to traverse the breadth of this volume, appreciating each tale's contribution to the overarching dialogue among these literary giants. Whether for scholars, enthusiasts of mythology, or those simply in search of charming echoes from the past, this compilation stands as a testament to the lasting power of fairy tales and fantasy literature.
Available since: 12/17/2023.
Print length: 7311 pages.

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