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A Prize Worth Winning
Read by PaulW
Harry W. French
In The Lance of Kanana: A Story of Arabia
A gripping, coming-of-age tale with youthful heroism, wisdom and fortitude on the Arabian Peninsula, somewhat in the style of One Thousand A…
FOREWORD
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Marie L. Mclaughlin
In Myths and Legends of the Sioux
This collection of Sioux legends, with nearly 40 tales, provides a rich window into the cultural beliefs and values of the Sioux people. Thr…
Introduction and Chapter 1
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Johnny Gruelle
In Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble
Raggedy Andy raised up on his cotton stuffed elbow and whispered to Raggedy Ann, "Less have another adventure! Shall we?"And Ragge…
CINDERELLA
Read by TR Love
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm
In Grimm's Fairy Stories
Fairies, Evil Step Mothers, Enchanted Forests, Golden Geese, Poor Little Children, Fairy Godmothers, Magic wells, and oh, so many many more …
Chapter 2 - The Varieties of the Legends
Read by JoeD
Hermann Gunkel
In The Legends of Genesis
The Legends of Genesis is the English translation of the introduction to Gunkel’s massive commentary, Genesis. Gunkel uses form critical ana…
A Legend
Read by Ben Tucker
Lafcadio Hearn
In Fantastics and Other Fancies
This posthumous collection of short stories by noted author and historian of weird folklore brings together 36 of his earliest works, many o…
Indian Fairy Tales
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Joseph Jacobs
This book is a fine collection of Indian fairy tales, some are folklore, some are from the Jataka tales, and some from panchatantra. (Summar…
The Fairy Tale Continued
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Sarah Fielding
In The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy
The Governess, or The Little Female Academy (published 1749) by Sarah Fielding is the first full-length novel written for children, and a si…
Fairy Tales from Gold Lands Volume One
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May Wentworth
California, both old and new, is the scene of these fairy stories. They are unique tales written with with a pleasant tinge of romance abou…
English Fairy Tales
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Flora Annie Steel
This is a selection of the most well-known fairy tales told in England. It contains such very famous stories as Jack and the Beanstalk, and …
INTRODUCTION
Read by Scotty Smith
H. T. Francis
In Jātaka Tales
Jātaka tales are ancient Indian folktales that form a part of Buddhist teaching, telling stories of the Buddha’s past lives. Akin to Aesop’s…
The Under Folk
Read by Roohi
E. Nesbit
In Wet Magic (version 2)
Are mermaids real? Well of course they are! Just ask the four very English children who, when on vacation by the sea, find out about one b…
An Example of the Truth of Fairy Tales
Read by Larry Wilson
G. K. Chesterton
In The Creed of a Credulous Person
A series of five essays by G.K. Chesterton, published in "Black and White" magazine in 1903, under the heading "The Creed of …
CINDERELLA
Read by Joy H.
William Patten
In The Junior Classics Volume 1: Fairy and Wonder Tales (version 2)
Oh boy! Fairy Tales and Wonder Tales. This is exactly what you are thinking about but with a twist. Of course the well known tales from F…
I. Chapters 1-6
Read by Michele Fry
James Stephens
In Mongan's Frenzy
James Stephens is famous for his retellings of Irish myths and fairy tales. This tale is about 1.5 hours in length, full of magical lore and…
Preface
Read by Maria Kasper
Howard Pyle
In Pepper and Salt
One must have a little pinch of seasoning in this dull, heavy life of ours; one should never look to have all the troubles, the labors, and …
The Story of Cinderella
Read by T. Craft
Logan Marshall
In Favorite Fairy Tales (Version 2)
Love fairy tales? We all do, and here are some of our "Favorite Fairy Tales." Come join us to the land of China to hear the story …
THE GUARDIAN
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L. Frank Baum
In Policeman Bluejay (Version 2)
L. Frank Baum, the author of the OZ series, penned these stories and his magic touch shines through. Twinkles and Chubbins (two little chil…
Act 1
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Maurice Maeterlinck
In The Betrothal
The adventures of Tyltyl and The Fairy Berylune. Of all the girls he knows, who does he love the most? Read on to find out. - Summary by Mi…