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The winter had been a hard one: extreme cold deep snow and violent winds. The Wang house had suffered greatly. The roof had fallen in weighed down by heavy snow. Then a hurricane had blown a wall over … mehr »
geschrieben von Norman Hinsdale Pitman (Autor)
A Dream of John Ball' and 'a King's Lesson'
"The good Kentish mead ran through my veins and deepened my dream of things past, present, and to come . . ."
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John Ball encounters strangeness after strangeness, waking from his …
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geschrieben von William Morris (Autor)
A Fire in His Head: Stories of Wandering Aengus
Aengus, the god of love, embarks into the unknown in pursuit of the girl of his dreams. The result is a unique fantastical adventure that takes the theme of W. B. Yeats's poem "The Song of Wandering … mehr »
geschrieben von Loreto Todd (Autor)
The ferryman of the Styx, Charon, is in a foul temper. All of the sudden he seems to have competition upon the waters coursing between Life and Death -- for here is a beautiful, spacious houseboat on … mehr »
geschrieben von John Kendrick Bangs (Autor)
A Treasury of Georgia Folklore
Anyone reared in rural or small-town Georgia before World War II will remember much of this material. The reader who is unfamiliar with the rural South, or too young to have experienced the joys of a … mehr »
geschrieben von Ronald G. Killion (Autor) und Charles T. Waller (Autor)
Aboriginal Fables and Legendary Tales
Aboriginal Fables and Legendary Tales is a magical introduction to the world of Aboriginal … mehr »
geschrieben von A. W. Reed (Autor)
Adaminaby, a town in southern New South Wales, Australia, was sacrificed for the common good in the 1950s after the waters of what is now Lake Eucumbene submerged it forever. The narrative is … mehr »
geschrieben von Douglas Holleley (Autor) und Douglas Holleley (Illustrator)
From "The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox": A Dog and a Cock became great friends, and agreed to travel together. At nightfall the Cock flew up into the branches of a tree to roost, while the Dog curled … mehr »
geschrieben von Aesop (Autor) und G. K. Chesterton (Solist) und V. S. Vernon Jones (Übersetzung)
African American Folktales: Stories from Black Traditions in the New World
From the canefileds of the ante-bellum South, the villages of the Caribbean islands, and the streets of contemporary inner cities, here are more than one hundred tales from an "incredibly rich and … mehr »
geschrieben von Roger D. Abrahams (Herausgeber)
In the 1980s, p.m.s book "bolobolo" became an indispensable guide to new autonomous projects, a manual for applied utopiason a human scale, stressing cultural diversity, freedom of movement, … mehr »
geschrieben von P M (Autor)
The third volume in the sweeping epic fantasy series "The Well of Echoes" … mehr »
geschrieben von Ian Irvine (Autor)
Koproduktion mit den Verlagen Butzon & … mehr »
geschrieben von Lewis Carroll (Autor) und John Tenniel (Illustrator) und Christian Enzensberger (Übersetzung)
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
This book won the 1999 Kate Greenaway Medal. Helen Oxenbury has also won the Smarties Prize … mehr »
geschrieben von Lewis Carroll (Autor)
American Indian Myths and Legends
Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups to offer a rich and lively … mehr »
geschrieben von Richard Erdoes (Herausgeber) und Alfonso Ortiz (Herausgeber) und Ed Erdoes (Autor)
American Indian Trickster Tales
From the authors of the bestselling "American Indian Myths and Legends" comes a rich and ribald collection of Native American folklore featuring the mischievous "trickster" of oral tradition. Line … mehr »
geschrieben von Erdoes (Autor) und Ortiz (Autor) und Richard Erdoes (Herausgeber)
An Nachtfeuern der Karawan-Serail
Als Jüngling verkleidet, erlauschte Baronin von Kamphoevener an den Lagerfeuern türkischer Hirten orientalische Geschichten, die aus dem ewigen Märchenvorrat der Menschheit zu stammen … mehr »
geschrieben von Elsa Sophia von Kamphoevener (Autor)
Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan
CONTENTS Savitri Lakshman Jogadhya Uma The Royal Ascetic and the Hind Dhruva Buttoo Sindhu Prehlad Sita Miscellaneous Poems Near Hastings France-1870 The Tree of Life On the Fly Leaf of … mehr »
geschrieben von Toru Dutt (Autor)
Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddess and Heroine Lore from Around the World
Updated with a new Preface
This collection of ancient images of women as goddesses and heroines brings together legends, rituals, and prayers from China, Celtic Europe, South America, Africa, …
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geschrieben von Merlin Stone (Autor) und Cynthia Stone (Illustrator)
"Andersen's Fairy Tales" are deservedly famous; if you don't own a copy of this fine work, you certainly ought to. Included in this volume are "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Swineherd," "The Real … mehr »
geschrieben von Hans Christian Andersen (Autor)
Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales
One of Britain's most original writers, Angela Carter was highly lauded for her … mehr »
geschrieben von Angela Carter (Autor) und Corinna Sargood (Illustrator)
Amina Shah has traveled widely, collecting tales from living oral traditions. The thirty-three stories in this book were gathered during her travels among Arabic-speaking peoples. With skill and … mehr »
geschrieben von Amina Shah (Autor)
Arthurian Fiction: An Annotated Bibliography
Cindy Mediavilla annotates over 200 Arthurian novels, specifically focusing upon literature appropriate for young adults. Each entry is assigned an appropriate reading level and contains a detailed … mehr »
geschrieben von Cindy Mediavilla (Autor)
Athens Rising: A Tale of Harmodius and Aristogiton
Spurred on by a passionate love affair, two legendary Greek firebrands-Harmodius and Aristogiton-sacrifice their lives to bring about the fall of Hippias, the last Tyrant of Athens. Revered throughout … mehr »
geschrieben von William Mott (Autor)
Bearskin: There Is No Obstacle Beyond Hope
Life is a progression of matches. Yes, one fire after the next. Eric is a fighter, he's … mehr »
geschrieben von John Korffy Arrnet (Autor)
This book presents 27 versions of Beauty & the Beast and provides several tales that reverse traditional gender roles. Included are a commentary on each tale, activities, bibliographies, and … mehr »
geschrieben von Betsy Hearne (Herausgeber) und Joanne Caroselli (Illustrator)
"'Tis better to die than to live in shame." The oldest existing story written in Old English, "Beowulf" is the classic tale of courage and honor. In the Great Hall of Hrothgar, King of the Danes, the … mehr »
geschrieben von Frances B. Gummere (Übersetzung)
When an evil monster terrorizes the land, only one man can stop him.JGrendel, a hideous beast, has crawled from hell to lay waste to the country and devour its people.JThe mighty warrior Beowulf comes … mehr »
geschrieben von Michael Alexander (Übersetzung)
The story of one man's triumph over a legendary monster, "Beowulf" marks the beginning of Anglo-Saxon literature as we know it today.
This "Enriched Classic" includes:
A concise …
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geschrieben von Anonymous (Autor) und Frederic Will (Solist) und Cynthia Brantley Johnson (Herausgeber)
Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night
This translation, the only complete and accurate one in English and now available in paperback, presents a full and frank version of the Arabian Nights. The World's most vivid and absorbing stories … mehr »
geschrieben von J. C. Mardrus (Autor) und E. P. Mathers (Autor)
Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night
This book tells of a world of magical beauty, of the East and its enchantments, and of an art … mehr »
geschrieben von J. C. Mardrus (Autor) und E. P. Mathers (Autor)
The Battle of Worcester, during the … mehr »
geschrieben von William Harrison Ainsworth (Autor)
BRAZILIAN TALES TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ISAAC GOLDBERG Author of Studies in Spanish-American Literature, - CONTENTS PRELIMINARY REMARKS .... 7 V THE ATTENDANTS … mehr »
geschrieben von Isaac Goldberg (Autor)
When Leigh Holdridge, freshman reporter at The Journal, cracked the jaw of 'Top Hat' his Chief Editor, he could not possibly have forseen the extraordinary sequence of events that would follow. Top … mehr »
geschrieben von Denise L. Skinner (Autor)
The single most useful and concise guide to mythology, Bulfinch's Mythology is a collection of timeless tales from around the world. Written not for scholars but for the common reader, Bulfinch's … mehr »
geschrieben von Thomas Bulfinch (Autor)
The single most useful and concise guide to mythology, Bulfinch's Mythology is a collection of timeless tales from around the world. Written not for scholars but for the common reader, Bulfinch's … mehr »
geschrieben von Thomas Bulfinch (Autor)
Bulfinch's Mythology (the Age of Fable, the Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne)
"Bulfinch's Mythology" is Thomas Bulfinch's classic collection of the three previously published volumes, "The Age of Fable, or Stories of Gods and Heroes," "The Age of Chivalry, or Legends of King … mehr »
geschrieben von Thomas Bulfinch (Autor)
Bulfinch's Mythology, Large-Print Edition
The single most useful and concise guide to mythology, Bulfinch's Mythology is a collection of timeless tales from around the world. Written not for scholars but for the common reader, Bulfinch's … mehr »
geschrieben von Thomas Bulfinch (Autor)
The hand of fate delivers a magical gift: a needle made of gold, designed to last through the ages. From woman to woman, it passes through generations, mending hearts as well as cloth. Watch as a fair … mehr »
geschrieben von Marilynn Byerly (Autor) und Anita Lynn (Autor) und Kathy Greyle (Autor)
Experience the magic of Camelot with a collection that includes figures of King Arthur at three periods in his life, Guinevere, Merlin, Lancelot, and other figures. Handsome period costumes include … mehr »
geschrieben von Tom Tierney (Autor) und Tierney (Autor)
An evocative romantic fantasy set in the legendary time of King Arthur. / Standalone romantic epic. / Gorgeous package appealing to a wider audience: *readers of historical fiction like Philippa … mehr »
geschrieben von Sarah Zettel (Autor)
La poesía épica es un fenómeno literario universal, en el tiempo y en el … mehr »
geschrieben von Anónimo (Autor)
Monumento épico, copiado en 1207 por Per Abbat en un códice de 74 hojas de grueso … mehr »
geschrieben von Anónimo (Autor)
Leading British folklorist Joseph Jacobs collected this volumes of Celtic fairy tales, which … mehr »
geschrieben von Joseph Jacobs (Autor)
In Cherokee mythology and legend there is no essential … mehr »
geschrieben von Vernon Schmid (Autor)
The magnificent final volume of the hugely popular series. Ian Irvine is one of … mehr »
geschrieben von Ian Irvine (Autor)
Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies
This fresh and elegant translation of 100 tales from 25 centuries of Chinese literature opens … mehr »
geschrieben von Moss Roberts (Herausgeber)
Mind you, this is not your typical Christmas story. Santa is not going to send any gift … mehr »
geschrieben von A. L. Niflhaim (Autor) und Gail McLeod (Autor)
Cinderella in America: A Book of Folk and Fairy Tales
The first-of-its kind anthology of folk and fairy … mehr »
geschrieben von William Bernard McCarthy (Herausgeber)
Comprehensive collection of Irish folklore … mehr »
geschrieben von Michael Scott (Autor)
All the wonder, terror and delight of Greek mythology springs forth from the pages of this unique and much-needed anthology. Rhonda Hendricks has not only selected from the works of the ancient … mehr »
geschrieben von Rhoda Hendericks (Autor) und Rhoda Hendricks (Autor)
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high … mehr »
geschrieben von John Kendrick Bangs (Autor)
This is the story of what happens when men who think themselves smarter than they are face off against a man who's smarter than he seems. Set entirely in the dining room of a cheap boarding house, … mehr »
geschrieben von John Kendrick Bangs (Autor)
Condor Tales: Of the Supernatural in Alaska & Canada
Twelve Native American Algonkin Tales of the … mehr »
geschrieben von Jacques L. Condor (Autor)
At the turn of this century, a homeless man was allowed to win the lottery. It was hoped that he would change the world for the better, forever. After 12 years, SomeplacElse, his divinely inspired … mehr »
geschrieben von Barry Lindstrom (Autor) und B. L. Lindstrom (Autor)
Dieses Taschenbuch enthält in französisch-deutschem Paralleldruck sämtliche «Contes en Prose» von Perrault, also die Märchen vom Rotkäppchen und von der Schönen, die im … mehr »
geschrieben von Ulrich Friedrich Müller (Übersetzung) und Louise Oldenbourg (Illustrator) und Charles Perrault (Autor)
Award-winning French author Patrick Chamoiseau recreates in truly magical language the stories he heard as a child in Martinique. Folktales with a twist, fairy tales with attitude, these stories are a … mehr »
geschrieben von Patrick Chamoiseau (Autor) und Patrick Chamoiseau (Solist) und Linda Coverdale (Übersetzung)
An anthology of short tales on the world of elves and gnomes that tell us about the adventures of those who have lived alongside them and suffered their mischief. Amusing stories full of fantasy and … mehr »
geschrieben von Obelisco (Herausgeber)
Cuentos populares espanoles / Spanische Volksmärchen
Märchen, in denen sich eigentlich spanische Motive (die auch in anderen europäischen Märchen vorkommen) mit maurischen (die wir als orientalisch-exotisch empfinden) interessant mischen. … mehr »
geschrieben von Lothar Geartner (Herausgeber) und Louise Oldenbourg (Illustrator) und Lothar Geartner (Übersetzung)
Da Night Before Kris-Moose (a Christmas Poem in the Original Minnesotan)
When the geese and the grandparents fly south, the 10,000 lakes freeze over, the radio plays "Valkin' in my Vinter Undervear," and your breath is visible but your face isn't, it's Kris-Moose time in … mehr »
geschrieben von Terry Foy (Autor) und Delayne Hostetler (Illustrator)
Das große Buch der klassischen Mythen
Edith Hamiltons spannende Nacherzählung lässt die Abenteuer der antiken Helden und Heldinnen wieder lebendig werden, die seit jeher die Bilder unserer Kultur prägen. Das große … mehr »
geschrieben von Edith Hamilton (Autor) und Elisabeth Liebl (Übersetzung)
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