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Central African Folktales

by J.K. Jackson ...

Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
From the beating heart of Central Africa comes a collection to join East African, West African and Southern African FolktalesFeaturing stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, How the Squirrel outwitted the Elephant, and The Water-Fairies save a Child, tales from Central Africa share many aspects of the same themes across the continent because ancient ethnic groups expanded ... Read more

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From the beating heart of Central Africa comes a collection to join East African, West African and Southern African FolktalesFeaturing stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, How the Squirrel outwitted the Elephant, and The Water-Fairies save a Child, tales from Central Africa share many aspects of the same themes across the continent because ancient ethnic groups expanded
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Tristan and Isolde

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Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
The classic medieval tale that brings romance, chivalry and adventure to the modern reader.Alongside Gawain and the Green Knight and Beowulf, Tristan and Isolde's tale of doomed love is a classic medieval story whose themes of love, betrayal, honour and courage have weathered the test of time. Modern movies, theatre and Wagnerian opera productions tell many variations of the Irish maiden who, ... Read more

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The classic medieval tale that brings romance, chivalry and adventure to the modern reader.Alongside Gawain and the Green Knight and Beowulf, Tristan and Isolde's tale of doomed love is a classic medieval story whose themes of love, betrayal, honour and courage have weathered the test of time. Modern movies, theatre and Wagnerian opera productions tell many variations of the Irish maiden who,
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Korean Folktales

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Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
Everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea with magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures and devious sprites.Organized into four sections – Love, Marriage & Family, Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realms, The Magical & the Supernatural, Tales of Animals & Mythical Creatures – this delightful collection gathers together the misadventures of the poor and the rich alike, the heart-warming and the ... Read more

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Everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea with magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures and devious sprites.Organized into four sections – Love, Marriage & Family, Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realms, The Magical & the Supernatural, Tales of Animals & Mythical Creatures – this delightful collection gathers together the misadventures of the poor and the rich alike, the heart-warming and the
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Hungarian Folktales

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Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
From the crossroads of Central Europe come Hungarian stories of adventure, morality, everyday life, fairies and magic.Hungary nestles in the crossroads of Europe, and so Hungarian culture shares elements from West and East, with a rich tradition of folk beliefs and folktales that have been passed down through the generations. This delightful collection gathers together tales told by the authors ... Read more

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From the crossroads of Central Europe come Hungarian stories of adventure, morality, everyday life, fairies and magic.Hungary nestles in the crossroads of Europe, and so Hungarian culture shares elements from West and East, with a rich tradition of folk beliefs and folktales that have been passed down through the generations. This delightful collection gathers together tales told by the authors
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Icelandic Folktales

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Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
The perfect companion to Viking Folktales and Norse Myths.Icelandic folktales are the close cousins of Viking fairy stories, although perhaps a little darker in their tone, but they share many of the same themes of innocence and trickery, triumph of good sense over pride, and all with a strong moral message. One particular characteristic though is that often the prince is rescued by the princess ... Read more

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The perfect companion to Viking Folktales and Norse Myths.Icelandic folktales are the close cousins of Viking fairy stories, although perhaps a little darker in their tone, but they share many of the same themes of innocence and trickery, triumph of good sense over pride, and all with a strong moral message. One particular characteristic though is that often the prince is rescued by the princess
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Chinese Folktales

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Capturing the exquisite and the powerful, the wise and innocent stories from Ancient China, each bursting with life and virtue.Chinese Folklore is drawn from over three thousand years of storytelling, with early legends of the gods and heroes, weird mysteries of sorcery and elemental forces, tales of the land and the animals within, and delightful sketches of love. Fantasy and philosophy often ... Read more

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Capturing the exquisite and the powerful, the wise and innocent stories from Ancient China, each bursting with life and virtue.Chinese Folklore is drawn from over three thousand years of storytelling, with early legends of the gods and heroes, weird mysteries of sorcery and elemental forces, tales of the land and the animals within, and delightful sketches of love. Fantasy and philosophy often
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Japanese Myths

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Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, and the heavenly status of the long line of emperors. The warrior class of the imperial court, and the natural spirits of the countryside represent parallel and interdependent aspects of Japanese society, explored through ancient legend ... Read more

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Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, and the heavenly status of the long line of emperors. The warrior class of the imperial court, and the natural spirits of the countryside represent parallel and interdependent aspects of Japanese society, explored through ancient legend
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Czech Folktales

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Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
The determined and lively Czech people offer their lively perspectives on life through their vivid folk and fairy tales.The Czech people trace their roots through medieval Bohemia and further back to the ancient Western Slavs before the start of the Viking Age. Their lively stories are parables and moral fables, rich with satire and the weave of determination in the face of grim reality. With a ... Read more

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The determined and lively Czech people offer their lively perspectives on life through their vivid folk and fairy tales.The Czech people trace their roots through medieval Bohemia and further back to the ancient Western Slavs before the start of the Viking Age. Their lively stories are parables and moral fables, rich with satire and the weave of determination in the face of grim reality. With a
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Hannibal of Carthage

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Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
The life of Hannibal, one of the greatest military leaders in history who brought a hundred thousand soldiers and their elephants across the Alps to defeat the Romans.With a new introduction, comes the story of Hannibal, often regarded as a successor to the mantle of Alexander the Great, at a time when Carthage, in North Africa, and Rome were rivals for land and power across the Mediterranean sea. ... Read more

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The life of Hannibal, one of the greatest military leaders in history who brought a hundred thousand soldiers and their elephants across the Alps to defeat the Romans.With a new introduction, comes the story of Hannibal, often regarded as a successor to the mantle of Alexander the Great, at a time when Carthage, in North Africa, and Rome were rivals for land and power across the Mediterranean sea.
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Roman Folktales

by J.K. Jackson ...

Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
The folk and fairy tales of Rome provide a jovial counterweight to the more serious themes of myths and legends.The fables, folklore and fairy tales of Rome are definitely not the more familiar myths and legends with their pantheon of gods. Within these pages you'll find stories and fears of the everyday, observations on the world around us, often poking fun at those in authority, and laughing at ... Read more

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The folk and fairy tales of Rome provide a jovial counterweight to the more serious themes of myths and legends.The fables, folklore and fairy tales of Rome are definitely not the more familiar myths and legends with their pantheon of gods. Within these pages you'll find stories and fears of the everyday, observations on the world around us, often poking fun at those in authority, and laughing at
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Julius Caesar

Epic and Legendary Leaders

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Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
Caesar is a rare heroic figure in history, one whose story lives up to his legend. Read about his time with Cleopatra, his conquest of Gaul and the founding of the Roman Empire.Part of a new series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world, this is the epic story of Julius Caesar who was born in 100 BCE, eventually becoming one of the most ... Read more

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Caesar is a rare heroic figure in history, one whose story lives up to his legend. Read about his time with Cleopatra, his conquest of Gaul and the founding of the Roman Empire.Part of a new series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world, this is the epic story of Julius Caesar who was born in 100 BCE, eventually becoming one of the most
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The Tale of Beowulf

Epic Stories, Ancient Traditions

Edited by J.K. Jackson, Dr. Victoria Symons ...

Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
A foundation stone of European literature, linking Norse, Celtic and Arthurian myth Beowulf is also a terrific read!Beowulf is an epic poem probably written in the 900s CE. It tells of events 600 years before in vivid detail, where the hero Beowulf is entreated to help a king defend his halls against the monster Grendel. The poem was written in old English, about a hero of the Goths (the early ... Read more

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A foundation stone of European literature, linking Norse, Celtic and Arthurian myth Beowulf is also a terrific read!Beowulf is an epic poem probably written in the 900s CE. It tells of events 600 years before in vivid detail, where the hero Beowulf is entreated to help a king defend his halls against the monster Grendel. The poem was written in old English, about a hero of the Goths (the early
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