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Hansel and Gretel - Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Hansel and Gretel' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the 'Hansel and Gretel' story. It encompasses the tale of 'Nennillo e Nennella' by Giambattista Basile, 'HAnsel und Gretel' by the Brothers Grimm, the Russian tale of 'Baba Yaga' and Joseph Jacob's 'Johnnie and Grizzle'. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this question, by showcasing the...

'Writers On... Death' illustrates the ability of this most universal (and least understood) subject to produce some of literature's most moving and profound work. It encompasses inspirational poems about death, quotes about death, extracts from private diaries and classic literary scenes, and contains some of history's most touching, consoling and inspiring meditations on fatality. Moving between a fear of death, love and death, coming to terms with grief, loss, remembrance and suicide - 'Writers on Death' demonstrates that death is not about death at all, it is about life. The 'Writers...

Bluebeard - Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the story of bluebeard. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the 'Bluebeard' story. It encompasses folk tales such as 'La Barbe Bleue' by Charles Perrault, 'Fitcher's Bird' by the Brothers Grimm, Joseph Jacob's 'Mr. Fox', the Indian legend of 'The Brahman Girl who Married a Tiger' and the tale of Prince Agib from 'Arabian Nights'. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to...

Rapunzel - Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Rapunzel' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of 'Rapunzel'. It encompasses 'Petrosinella' by Giambattista Basile, 'Rapunzel' by the Brothers Grimm, 'Prunella' by Andrew Lang, the 'Legend of Saint Barbara' and the tale of 'RUdAbeh' from the Persian epic, 'The Shahmaneh'. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this question, by showcasing the amazing breath...

'Beauty and the Beast - Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Beauty and the Beast' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the dark tale of 'Beauty and the Beast'. It encompasses Leprince de Beaumont's 'La Belle et La BEte', the ancient Roman story of 'Cupid and Psyche', 'The Enchanted TsarEvich' from Russia and the tale of 'Zelinda and the Monster' from Italy. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this...

Sleeping Beauty - Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Sleeping Beauty' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of 'Sleeping Beauty'. It includes 'Sun, Moon and Talia' by Giambattista Basile, 'La Belle au Bois Dormant' by Charles Perrault, the tale of 'Briar Rose' by the Brothers Grimm and the Ancient Egyptian legend of 'The Doomed Prince'. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this question, by showcasing...

Cinderella - Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World contains seven different versions of 'Cinderella', including an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the 'Cinderella' story. It encompasses 'Cendrillon' by Charles Perrault, 'Aschenputtel' by the Brothers Grimm, Andrew Lang's 'The Wonderful Birch', the Indian story of 'Sodewa Bai' and the ancient Egyptian Cinderella - 'Rhodopis and Her Little Gilded Sandals'.

What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this...

Little Red Riding Hood - Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Little Red Riding Hood' story, detailing her encounters with the big bad wolf. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre, as well as the folkloric provenance of the 'Little Red Riding Hood' story itself. It encompasses Aesop's 'Wolf in Sheep's Clothing', the Chinese tale of 'The Panther', 'Le Petit Chaperon Rouge' by Charles Perrault, 'RotkAppchen' by the Brothers Grimm and Andrew Lang's 'The True Story of Little Golden Hood'. What is a fairy tale? The...

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Snow White' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the provenance of 'Snow White'. It encompasses 'Schneewittchen' by the Brothers Grimm, 'The Young Slave' by Giambattista Basile, the Malay legend of 'Bidasari' the Swiss story of the 'Death of the Seven Dwarfs' and the Portuguese narrative of 'The Vain Queen.' What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this question,...

'Writers on... Atheism' provides the ultimate literary definition of atheism. It contains a vast array of atheism quotes, arguments for and against this 'new religion', as well as a history of atheism. A fascinating look into the links between religion and morality, this book provides an inspirational look at great minds, atheist authors, and their thoughts on both old and new atheism. Showcasing the writing of some of the world's most influential sceptics, and the battles of atheism vs. Christianity, and atheism vs. agnosticism, this collection makes for some thoroughly thought-provoking...

'Writers on... Love' is a wonderful collection of romantic quotes, love poems and love letters - from the world's greatest authors. It includes extracts, from secret letters to romance stories and famous love sayings, and contains some of history's most enduring meditations on the subject. Vacillating between all-consuming passions and rational, cynical, even comical analyses, this collection offers an intriguing overview of that most human of emotions - Love.

The 'Writers on...' series is a collection of extracts, anecdotes and occasional philosophical musings from the...

Rumpelstiltskin - Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Rumpelstiltskin' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the provenance of 'Rumpelstiltskin'. It encompasses 'The Seven Bits of Bacon Rind' by Giambattista Basile, 'Rumpelstiltskin' by the Brothers Grimm, 'Tom Tit Tot' by Joseph Jacobs, the Scottish tale of 'Whuppity Stoorie' and the Mongolian narrative of 'The Use of Magic Language'. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this...

Puss in Boots' - Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Puss in Boots' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the 'Puss in Boots' story. It encompasses 'Le MaItre Chat' by Charles Perrault, Straparola's 'Constantino Fortunato', 'The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat' by the Brothers Grimm, the Indian narrative of 'The Match-Making Jackal', the Scandinavian tale of 'Lord Peter' and Joseph Jacob's 'The Earl of Cattenborough'. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy...