Includes Cenerentola, The Story of Bensurdatu, The Stone in the Cock's Head, Bastianelo, The Three Goslings, and The Golden Lion.

Includes "The Flea," " Four Brothers Who Were Both Wise and Foolish," "The Half-Chick," "The Carlanco," "Juan Cigarron," and "The Enchanted Mule."

Cenerentola -- The story of Bensurdatu -- The stone in the Cock's Head -- Bastianelo -- The three Goslings -- The golden Lion.

These 11 stories of romance, mischief and adventure interweave Italy's traditions and heritage with fantasy and folklore. Beautiful princesses, magical animals, handsome princes, fearsome witches and ogres all play their roles in these tales. With captivating illustrations on nearly every page, this collection is sure to delight readers of all ages. This classic volume was originally published before 1920, and Hippocrene Books is pleased to bring it back into print for a whole new generation of readers.

Reproduction of the original: Italian Popular Tales by Thomas Frederick Crane