Rumpelstiltskin - And Other Angry Imps with Rather Unusual Names (Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World)
Title | Rumpelstiltskin - And Other Angry Imps with Rather Unusual Names (Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World) PDF eBook |
Author | Amelia Carruthers |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Pages | 121 |
Release | 2015-09-24 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1473370167 |
Rumpelstiltskin – Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Rumpelstiltskin' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the provenance of 'Rumpelstiltskin'. It encompasses 'The Seven Bits of Bacon Rind' by Giambattista Basile, 'Rumpelstiltskin' by the Brothers Grimm, 'Tom Tit Tot' by Joseph Jacobs, the Scottish tale of 'Whuppity Stoorie' and the Mongolian narrative of 'The Use of Magic Language'. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this question, by showcasing the amazing breath and diversity involved in classic fairy tales. It focuses on the unusual phenomenon that the same tales, with only minor variations, appear again and again in different cultures – across time and geographical space. Traditionally told as short stories for children, and for adults too, these popular fairy tales will be sure to delight both young and old. Beautifully illustrated, these story books combine the best story-telling, with the best art-work, in order that the two may be fully appreciated.
Dark Fairy Tales
Title | Dark Fairy Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Grimm Brothers |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Pages | 201 |
Release | 2024-01-30 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1528799100 |
Discover the original macabre stories of your most beloved classics in this collection of disturbingly dark fairy tales. ‘Story-telling is one of the most ancient and universal of arts.’ – Laura F. Kready, A Study of Fairy Tales, 1916 ‘The instruments of darkness tell us truths.’ – William Shakespeare, Macbeth, 1623 This twisted treasury presents over forty of the world’s most wicked fairy tales, including the original versions of stories you thought you knew, such as ‘Cinderella’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, and ‘Snow White’. Relish in the morbid darkness of these early classics, alongside many other tales you haven't heard before. From renowned storytellers of the fairy tale genre, this collection sources works from the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, and many more. Dark Fairy Tales is woven with themes of lost innocence, beastly bonds, and haunted hearts, aiming to inspire, caution, and illuminate valuable aspects of the human experience. Be warned, for these stories are not for the faint of heart and happy endings cannot be guaranteed.
Rumpelstiltskin
Title | Rumpelstiltskin PDF eBook |
Author | Jacob Grimm |
Publisher | NorthSouth (NY) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9781558581890 |
A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king, on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.
Rumpelstiltskin
Title | Rumpelstiltskin PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781402730665 |
A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child. Includes historical notes on the story's origins, versions from other countries, and the significance of names.
Frankly, I'd Rather Spin Myself a New Name!
Title | Frankly, I'd Rather Spin Myself a New Name! PDF eBook |
Author | Jessica Gunderson |
Publisher | Capstone |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 2020-03-28 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1515863662 |
OF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.
Rumpelstiltskin
Title | Rumpelstiltskin PDF eBook |
Author | Jacob Grimm |
Publisher | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780836249224 |
A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.
Rumpelstiltskin
Title | Rumpelstiltskin PDF eBook |
Author | The Smile Factory Woody Design |
Publisher | |
Pages | 26 |
Release | 2020-12-16 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
A classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. The story tells about the miller's daughter, who has the task of spinning gold from straw threads if she fails, she will suffer a terrible fate. In the book you will find the whole story, which is additionally decorated with beautiful illustrations. There are four coloring pages at the end of the book.