A soothsayer when on his deathbed wrote out the horoscope of his second son, whose name was Gangazara, and bequeathed it to him as his only property, leaving the whole of his estate to his eldest son....

Coletados na Ásia no início do século passado, os 29 contos que compõem este volume são bem diferentes daqueles narrados por Andersen ou pelos Grimm, mas não deixam de ser contos de fadas, com rainhas...

'O rei dos peixes', 'A tesoura', 'A linguagem dos animais', 'Os três soldados', 'Uma dúzia de uma só tacada', 'Donzelas-cisne', 'Mantenha a calma', 'O visitante do paraíso', 'O marido invisível' são algumas...

Era uma vez quando os porcos falavam rimas, os macacos mascavam fumo, as galinhas ciscavam rapé e os patos ficavam só falando quack, quack, quack, ó! Todos os contos de fadas que as crianças conheciam...

Joseph Jacobs reclamou no século XIX: O que Perrault começou, os Grimm completaram. Todos os contos de fadas que as crianças conheciam eram de origem francesa ou alemã. Jacobs, com sua preciosa contribuição,...

Depois dos contos de fadas ingleses, Joseph Jacobs voltou-se para os celtas, trazendo histórias da cultura irlandesa, escocesa, galesa e outras. Alguns são lendas, como A história de Deirdre, outros são...

Joseph Jacobs' 'Europa's Fairy Book' is a collection of fairy tales that draws from various European folklore traditions. Written in a captivating and engaging style, the book provides a glimpse into...

A tradução consagrada dos Clássicos Zahar Três porquinhos e um lobo mau são os personagens principais dessa fábula. Ao decidirem sair da casa de sua mãe, os porquinhos construíram cada um a sua própria...

A tradução consagrada dos Clássicos Zahar João fica sabendo por uma fada que seu pai foi fraudado e assassinado pelo gigante lá do alto do pé de feijão, e que ele estaria destinado a vingar a morte do...

As tradições de diversas culturas estão presentes neste box do autor Joseph Jacobs, que recontou mitos, lendas e contos de fadas de várias regiões em compilações encantadoras que tentam reter pelo menos...

From 1899-1900 he edited the journal Folklore, and from 1890 to 1916 he edited multiple collections of fairy tales - English Fairy Tales (1890), Celtic Fairy Tales (1892 anthology), More Celtic Fairy...

I was crossing one morning the Xystus Bridge on my way to the Temple, when I saw issuing from the nearest gate a herd of beasts of sacrifice. Fearing that something untoward had occurred, I hurried to...

I have endeavoured to include in this volume the best and most typical stories told by the chief masters of the Celtic folk-tale, Campbell, Kennedy, Hyde, and Curtin, and to these I have added the best...

Traducteur et éditeur: Nicolae SfetcuCe livre est une collection représentative des contes de fées de l'Inde. La majorité des contes de ce livre ont été connus en Occident sous une forme ou une autre,...

Bilingual English/French Book (Livre bilingue anglais/français), Translator and editor (Traducteur et éditeur): Nicolae SfetcuThis book is a representative collection of the Fairy Tales of India. The...

Step into a realm of enchantment with "More English Fairy Tales," a captivating collection by Joseph Jacobs. Immerse yourself in a world where talking animals, cunning fairies, and brave heroes embark...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Although many readers might associate the term “fairy tales” with the Germanic or Celtic folk tale tradition—like in the stories collected...

The Celtic folk tales collected by the leading British folklorist Joseph Jacobs (1854–1916) introduced the children of the world to the special vision and color, the unique magic of the Celtic folk imagination....

In 'The Story of Geographical Discovery: How the World Became Known' by Joseph Jacobs, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the history of global exploration. Jacobs skillfully weaves together...

English Fairy Tales - Joseph Jacobs - Joseph Jacobs He published his English fairy tale collections: English Fairy Tales in 1890 and More English Fairy Tales in 1893.From the Preface:'WHO says that English...

Joseph Jacobs' 'As Others Saw Him: A Retrospect, A.D. 54' offers a unique perspective on the life and times of Jesus Christ through the eyes of historical figures from the year 54 AD. Jacobs presents...

The book contains 29 fairy tales from the Jatakas, or birth stories of Buddha, the fables of Bidpai and from other Sanskrit sources. The stories are humorous and imaginative and preserve the best nursery...

In 'The Book of Wonder Voyages' by Joseph Jacobs, readers are immersed in a collection of fantastical tales filled with adventure and imagination. Jacobs showcases his talent for storytelling through...

In Joseph Jacobs' 'Europa's Fairy Book,' readers are treated to a delightful collection of European fairy tales that offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region. Jacobs' storytelling...

In 'The Book of Wonder Voyages' by Joseph Jacobs, readers are transported to a world filled with fantastical adventures and magical escapades. The book is a collection of traditional folk tales from various...

Originally published in 1892, this beautifully written collection of Celtic fairy tales is bound to enrapture. Filled to the brim with, as Joseph Jacob says, “both the best, and the best known folk-tales...

Celtic Fairy Tales is the complete collection of 26 Celtic Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs (from 1892). This kindle title is fully illustrated with more than 75 original pictures that follow the story line....

This book is a representative collection of twenty-nine Fairy Tales of India. Take a literary tour through India's rich folk tale tradition in this comprehensive volume by historian and folklorist Joseph...

This Book, Originally published in 1892, this beautifully written collection of Celtic fairy tales is bound to enrapture. Filled to the brim with, as Joseph Jacob says, "both the best, and the best known...

In 'More English Fairy Tales,' editors Joseph Jacobs and John Dickson Batten present a captivating selection of storied gems from the rich vein of English folklore. This anthology shines by showcasing...