The Junior Classics, Volume 1: Fairy and wonder tales by Patten, Eliot, and Neilson

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Editor Patten, William, 1868-1936
Author of introduction, etc. Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926
Contributor Neilson, William Allan, 1869-1946
Title The Junior Classics, Volume 1: Fairy and wonder tales
Contents Tales of the American Indians -- Tales from India -- Tales from the Norseland -- Tales from France, Spain, and Poland -- Tales from Russia -- Tales from Serbia -- An Irish tale -- Tales from China and Japan -- A tale from New Guinea -- A tale from Jamaica -- Some old favorites -- The fables of Aesop.
Summary "The Junior Classics, Volume 1: Fairy and Wonder Tales" by William Patten is a rich collection of fairy tales and folklore intended for children, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology encompasses a variety of enchanting stories, including Native American tales, fables, and classic fairy tales from diverse cultures, aiming to cultivate a love for reading and an appreciation for literature among young readers aged six to sixteen. The opening of the collection presents a detailed introduction by Charles W. Eliot, emphasizing the educational value of well-chosen literature for children. It discusses how children's literary tastes are formed and advocates for the importance of guiding them towards high-quality stories that promote imagination, morals, and enjoyment in reading. As the text transitions into the fairy tales themselves, it introduces Manabozho, a mischievous giant, and sets a whimsical tone for the adventures that will unfold. Manabozho, characterized by his playful antics, learns valuable lessons about himself, his lineage, and his place in the natural world, setting the stage for the delightful stories that follow in this classic compilation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's literature
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EBook-No. 3152
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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