Myths
Tales of Old Japan
Tales of Old Japan by Lord Redesdale is a collection of short stories focusing on Japanese life of the Edo period (1803 - 1868). It contains…
Snowdrop and Other Tales
Many of these tales were published in English in 1909, the Brothers Grimm tales in this book were published separately in 1920 with illustra…
Critias
This is an incomplete dialogue from the late period of Plato's life. Plato most likely created it after Republic and it contains the famous …
The Heroes
This is Kingsley's masterful retelling of the Greek stories about their Heroes and in a manner suitable for children. "why have I calle…
Egyptian Tales
Step into the enchanting world of ancient Egypt with Egyptian Tales, a collection of captivating stories that weave together magic, mytholog…
Le Morte d'Arthur
Le Morte d’Arthur (spelled Le Morte Darthur in the first printing and also in some modern editions, Middle French for la mort d’Arthur, “the…
The Cowardly Lion of Oz
The Cowardly Lion, always fearful, has become even more afraid than usual and is convinced that he has lost the courage the Wizard of OZ gav…
Stories of Beowulf Told to the Children
The brave warrior, Beowulf, comes to the aid of King Hrothgar when he hears that Grendel, a horrible monster, is terrorizing the inhabitants…
The Sleeping Beauty
What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over …
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
This poem celebrates Christmas by exploring the mystery of Christ's mission on earth: his death, resurrection, and second coming as judge of…
The Story of Atlantis and the Lost Lemuria
This volume contains two publications by W. Scott-Elliot, namely The Story of Atlantis (1896) and The Lost Lemuria (1904). A theosophist and…
The Christmas Reindeer
Tuktu and her brother, Aklak, are Eskimo children who live happily with their beloved reindeer in the Northland. When Tuktu is lost in a fog…
Russian Fairy Tales
Russian Fairy Tales is an anthology of stories by a noted Russian scholar and translator. The 51 stories are thematically organized with int…
Odysseus
Odysseus, König von Ithaka, ist sicher einer der bekanntesten Helden der griechischen Mythologie. Nach der Eroberung Trojas begibt er s…
The White People
A young girl living in remote Scotland discovers she has a unique gift for seeing what others cannot. This ultimately hopeful and positive s…
The Elder Edda
The Elder or Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems dating from the thirteenth century CE. Though no two translators or editors seem…
The Song of Roland
The Song of Roland is an epic poem, originally sung in Old French. It tells the story of the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778. This is an Eng…
Robin Hood
Step into the legendary world of Robin Hood, the iconic outlaw of English folklore. Known for his unmatched archery skills and daring exploi…
The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
This is Irish folklorist Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of many Greek myths, focusing on Jason and the Argonauts' quest to find the Gol…
Tanglewood Tales
All mythology and/or Hawthorne lovers unite!Here is a delightful collection of charming stories from Greek Mythology. This collection featur…