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In the Ever After: Fairy Tales and the Second Half of Life

By: CHINEN, ALLAN

Price: $54.99

Publisher: Chiron Publications:

Seller ID: 1321

ISBN: 0933029411

Binding: Paperback

Do adults ever live happily ever after? Interpreted in light of contemporary research on mid-life and aging, these rare fairy tales reveal a deep folk wisdom about the psychological tasks encountered in the second half of life. Collected from around the world, these stories offer an engaging exploration into the problems of adulthood and aging.
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King of Ireland's Son An Irish Folk Tale

By: COLUM, PADRAIC, POGANY, WILLY

Price: $25.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1986

Seller ID: 802

ISBN: 086315896X

Binding: Paperback

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A born story-teller, Padraic Colum's prose holds the natural music of the spoken voice. Humour, poetry and action spring into these tales from the ancient lore of his native Ireland. The King of Ireland's son sets out to find the Enchanter of the Black Back-Lands where he meets the Enchanter's daughter, Fedelma and is betrothed to her. He loses her and his adventures to find her again lead him to the Land of the Mist, the Town of the Red Castle, and the worlds of Gilly of the Goatskin, the Hags of the Long Teeth, Princess Flame-of-Wine, and the Giant Crom Duv.
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Illustrated Treasury of Grimm's Fairy Tales Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel and Many More Classic Stories

By: DRESCHER, DANIELA, GRIMM, JACOB, GRIMM, WILHELM

Price: $37.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2013

Seller ID: 12538

ISBN: 0863159478

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
Two hundred years ago the Brothers Grimm published their famous collection of folk tales, including these thirty much-loved stories of helpful elves; giants who can see into the next land; foolish but good-hearted lads; princesses with golden hair; faithful servants and wicked queens. This sumptuously illustrated collection of essential Grimm classics includes stories every childhood needs: 'The Frog Prince', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Cinderella', 'Rumpelstiltskin' and dozens more. Each tale is brought to life with radiant, faithful pictures from ...
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Little Red Riding Hood The Classic Grimm's Fairy Tale with Commentary for the Thoughtful Parent

By: FLAXMAN, ANDREW, DELISA, PATRICIA

Price: $39.99

Publisher: United States, Anthroposophic Press Inc: 2006

Seller ID: 1165

ISBN: 0880105712

Binding: Hardback

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Along with the Bible and Shakespeare, Grimms' fairy tales rank among the best selling literature of the Western world. And "Little Red Riding Hood" is perhaps the best known story of the Grimms brothers' collection. What accounts for such popularity? Like all of the Grimms' fairy tales, the characters in this story led us to discover the treasures in our own souls. Philosophies, artistic styles, and religious conventions change with time, but this tale has endured for centuries. In our modern age, with our emphasis on science and technology, a wolf speaking and eating the o...
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Soul of Russia Magical Traditions in an Enchanted Landscape

By: GILCHRIST, CHERRY

Price: $36.95

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2008

Seller ID: 671

ISBN: 0863156312

Binding: Paperback

30 colour illustrations
In the heart of Russia, fairy stories, folk art and customs still carry hints of the old ways of perceiving the gods and spirits of home and nature. The Russian soul, whether in the city or the country, remains open to the Slavic way of life and its ancient beliefs. Such traditions link human life to the landscape and rhythms of nature in ways that have been lost elsewhere. 'Soul', dusha, is of prime importance to Russians, and not only reigns supreme in their art and culture, but is essential to understanding the Russian outlook on the world.Many Russians, even t...
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Fairy Tale of the Green Snake and the Beautiful Lily, The Illustrated by David Newbatt

By: GOETHE, JOHANN WOLFGANG VON, RAINES, TOM, CARLYLE, THOMAS,

Price: $45.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Wynstones Press: 2007

Seller ID: 7793

ISBN: 0946206589

Binding: Hardback

7 colour illustrations
A true fairy story is a work of art. At Michaelmas, in 1795, there appeared a series of stories of which the concluding one was a "Fairy Tale, The Green Snake and the Beautiful Lily". This tale tells of magical transformation, yet one which, when the time is ripe, can be experienced by every human being. The author of these stories was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the creation of this "Fairy Tale" was to have far reaching consequences. This book arises out of the inspiration of David Newbatt to bring together the original English translation by Thomas Carlyle wit...
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Fairy Tales and Art Mirrored in Human Consciousness

By: GOLD, MONICA

Price: $53.00

Publisher: Waldorf Publications:

Seller ID: 12301

ISBN: 1936367270

If you are a teacher, parent, or friend of the Waldorf school movement and would like to know why the role of the fairy tale is so important in the earliest years of Waldorf School, please consider opening this book. Within you will discover the wisdom that lies behind the imagery, symbolism, and events woven into classic fairy tales, as well as the relationship between the history of story and of visual art, and how together they reveal volumes about human consciousness and the Spiritual mission of humankind.World-traveled social artist Monica Gold discovered that by experiencing genuine fair...
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Iron Hans

By: GRIMM, JACOB AND GRIMM, WILHELM

Price: $13.99

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 1283

ISBN: 0906155258

This is the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale about a wild man and a prince, sometimes known as Iron John.
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Hansel and Gretel A Grimm's Fairy Tale

By: GRIMM, JACOB, GRIMM, WILHELM, ARCHIPOVA, ANASTASIYA

Price: $21.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2008

Seller ID: 665

ISBN: 0863156231

colour illustrations
This is the classic story of two children who are sent into the woods. The first time, they follow a trail of stones back to the house, but the second time they use breadcrumbs, which are eaten by the birds. Lost and alone, they discover a house made from gingerbread. Will the inhabitant of the house help them?
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Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

By: HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

Price: $24.99

Publisher: Floris Books: 2014

Seller ID: 13454

ISBN: 1782501185

Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories' unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any childhood.This beautifully illustrated collection of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales includes The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor's New Clothes.Each story is brought to life with charming illustrations by Anastasiya Archipova, illustrator of dozens of children's books. This gift edition of And...
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An Illustrated Kalevala Myths and Legends from Finland

By: KIRSTI MAKINEN

Price: $49.00

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 15795

ISBN: 1782506438

Binding: Hardback

New! To be released June 2020
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Encounter magical shamans, mighty eagles and terrifying dragons in this lavishly illustrated, adaptation of the classic Finnish epic.
This superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga is brought to life with exquisitely detailed artwork of magical creatures, snowy mountains, adventurous heroes and dark forests by renowned illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin.
Thrilling and inspiring, An Illustrated Kalevala is the perfect collection to share and give a lifetime of enjoyment to children and adults alik...
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Power of Stories Nurturing Children's Imagination and Consciousness

By: KORNBERGER, HORST

Price: $35.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2008

Seller ID: 850

ISBN: 0863156592

Binding: Paperback

From the great myths and legends to enchanting fairy tales, parables, fables and folk tales, stories can have a great healing and educative power. They come from our subconscious and imagination, deep inside us. They have much to teach us about ourselves, therefore, and the world we create around us. Horst Kornberger, a writer, artist and Steiner-Waldorf teacher, first explores the power of particular stories such as Odysseus, Parsifal, Oedipus, Bible stories and fairy tales. He then explains how to apply that power to help a child develop, or to heal and transform a child with difficulties. F...
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Folk Tales of Ireland

By: O'SULLIVAN, SEAN, DORSON, RICHARD MERCER

Price: $63.99

Publisher: United States, The University of Chicago Press: 1966

Seller ID: 11285

ISBN: 0226639983

Few countries can boast such a plentitude of traditional folktales as Ireland. In 1935, the creation of The Irish Folklore Commission set in motion the first organized efforts of collecting and studying a multitude of folktales, both written as well as those of the Irish oral tradition. The Commission has collected well over a million pages of manuscripts. "Folktales of Ireland" offers chief archivist Sean O'Sullivan's representation of this awe-inspiring collection. These tales represent the first English language collection of Gaelic folktales.
"Without doubt the finest group...
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Fairy Tales

By: PECKHAM, MARGARET

Price: $15.00

Publisher: United States, Mercury Press Fellowship Community: 1982

Seller ID: 7589

ISBN: 0936132507

Binding: Paperback

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Little Prince

By: SAINT-EXUPERY, ANTOINE DE, CUFFE, T.V.F., SAINT-EXUPERY, ANTOINE DE

Price: $15.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Penguin Books Ltd: 2001

Seller ID: 10970

ISBN: 0141185627

Binding: Paperback

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The Little Prince & Letter to a Hostage
Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Moral allegory and spiritual autobiography, The Little Prince is the most translated book in the French language. With a timeless charm it tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to travel the universe, learning the vagaries of adult behaviour through a series of extraordinary encounters. His personal odyssey culminates in a voyage to Earth and further adventures.
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Over the Hills and Far Away Stories of Dwarfs, Fairies, Gnomes and Elves from Around Europe

By: VERSCHUREN, INEKE, BOEKELAAR, ELS, DRESCHER, DANIELA

Price: $39.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2010

Seller ID: 976

ISBN: 0863157300

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This is an exciting new edition of a classic storybook anthology, illustrated for the first time in colour by bestselling author Daniela Drescher. The book is a collection of forty stories from around Europe about gnomes, dwarfs, leprechauns, fairies and little folk. The stories come from Ireland, Germany, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, England, Flanders and Scandinavia.
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Coming of the Unicorn Scottish Folk Tales for Children

By: WILLIAMSON, DUNCAN, WILLIAMSON, LINDA

Price: $22.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2012

Seller ID: 12346

ISBN: 0863158684

Binding: Paperback

Scottish Folk Tales For Children
'Stories are something you carry with you, something to last your entire life, to be passed on to your children, and their children for evermore.' Duncan Williamson.

Duncan Williamson came from a family of Travelling People, who told stories around the campfire for entertainment and for teaching. As a child, Duncan learnt the ways of the world through stories: 'My father's knowledge told us how to live in this world as natural human beings -- not to be greedy, not to be foolish, not to be daft or selfish -- by stories.' In this collection, he pa...
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Norse Hero Tales: The King and the Green Angelica and Other Stories

By: WYATT, ISABEL

Price: $25.99

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 1002

ISBN: 0863157602

Binding: Paperback

The world of the Norsemen -- men of the North -- was rich in poetry, legend and song. Whenever there was a feast to greet guests, or celebrate weddings or the safe return of voyagers, the bards or 'skalds' were called on to tell stories and sing songs.

These stories were colourful and dramatic. They told of kings and queens, princes and princesses, duels and battles, and great journeys across the sea. They offered heroes to admire, villains to fear, and made the listeners tremble and gasp with tales of love and daring, power and cunning. Stories, like the ones in this book, were their...
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