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Title: English Fairy Tales
Note: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "English Fairy Tales" by Flora Annie Steel is a collection of traditional tales retold with a fresh perspective, likely written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses a variety of beloved stories such as "The Three Bears," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Little Red Riding Hood," each intertwined with themes of adventure, morality, and the whimsical nature of fairy tales. The collection often features iconic characters facing various trials and tribulations, providing a timeless exploration of human experiences and emotions. At the start of the collection, readers encounter "St. George of Merrie England," where a brave knight transforms from a stolen infant into a champion who encounters a fearsome dragon. The chapter sets the scene for a fantastical journey of heroism, showcasing the knight's valor as he battles the monster to save a maiden destined for sacrifice. The narrative introduces rich imagery and a sense of chivalric adventure that characterizes many of the tales to follow. Following this, the well-known story of "The Three Bears" is presented, illustrating themes of curiosity and consequence as Goldilocks trespasses into the bears' home, ultimately leading to her hasty escape. Each tale promises engaging narratives steeped in folklore, appealing to both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Steel, Flora Annie Webster, 1847-1929
Illustrator: Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939
EBook No.: 17034
Published: Nov 9, 2005
Downloads: 1252
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales -- England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: English Fairy Tales
Note: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "English Fairy Tales" by Flora Annie Steel is a collection of traditional tales retold with a fresh perspective, likely written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses a variety of beloved stories such as "The Three Bears," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Little Red Riding Hood," each intertwined with themes of adventure, morality, and the whimsical nature of fairy tales. The collection often features iconic characters facing various trials and tribulations, providing a timeless exploration of human experiences and emotions. At the start of the collection, readers encounter "St. George of Merrie England," where a brave knight transforms from a stolen infant into a champion who encounters a fearsome dragon. The chapter sets the scene for a fantastical journey of heroism, showcasing the knight's valor as he battles the monster to save a maiden destined for sacrifice. The narrative introduces rich imagery and a sense of chivalric adventure that characterizes many of the tales to follow. Following this, the well-known story of "The Three Bears" is presented, illustrating themes of curiosity and consequence as Goldilocks trespasses into the bears' home, ultimately leading to her hasty escape. Each tale promises engaging narratives steeped in folklore, appealing to both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Steel, Flora Annie Webster, 1847-1929
Illustrator: Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939
EBook No.: 17034
Published: Nov 9, 2005
Downloads: 1252
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales -- England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.