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British Folk Tales and Legends (Routledge Classics)

by Katharine Mary (edt) Briggs

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Gathered within this wonderful new edition is an extravagance of beautiful princesses and stout stable boys, sour-faced witches and kings with hearts of gold. Each tale is a masterpiece of storytelling.

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Once upon a time a writer decided to set down the most memorable and magical tales she could find. She searched the country high and low, seeking out folktales and legends, ancient lore and modern cautionary tales. This title contains her collection.

Synopsis:

In 1970 Katharine Briggs published in four volumes the vast and authoritative Dictionary of British Folktales and Legends to wide acclaim. This sampler comprises the very best of those tales and legends. Gathered within, readers will find an extravagance of beautiful princesses and stout stable boys, sour-faced witches and kings with hearts of gold. Each tale is a masterpiece of storytelling, from the hilarious 'Three Sillies' to the delightfully macabre 'Sammle's Ghost'.

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ISBN:

9780415286022

Author:

Briggs, Katharine

Publisher:

Routledge

Author:

Briggs, Katharine

Author:

Briggs Katharin

Location:

London

Subject:

Legends

Subject:

Folklore & Mythology - Folklore

Subject:

Tales

Subject:

Legends -- Great Britain.

Subject:

Tales -- Great Britain.

Subject:

Mythology-Folklore and Storytelling

Copyright:

2002

Edition Description:

Paperback

Series:

Routledge Classics

Series Volume:

RN-0283

Publication Date:

20020831

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Pages:

392

Dimensions:

8.56x6.30x1.27 in. .97 lbs.

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British Folk Tales and Legends (Routledge Classics) New Trade Paper Katharine Mary (edt) Briggs

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Product details 392 pages Routledge - 2002-09-01 English 9780415286022 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Gardners, Once upon a time a writer decided to set down the most memorable and magical tales she could find. She searched the country high and low, seeking out folktales and legends, ancient lore and modern cautionary tales. This title contains her collection.

"Synopsis" by Ingram, In 1970 Katharine Briggs published in four volumes the vast and authoritative Dictionary of British Folktales and Legends to wide acclaim. This sampler comprises the very best of those tales and legends. Gathered within, readers will find an extravagance of beautiful princesses and stout stable boys, sour-faced witches and kings with hearts of gold. Each tale is a masterpiece of storytelling, from the hilarious 'Three Sillies' to the delightfully macabre 'Sammle's Ghost'.