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English Fairy Tales & Legends
English Fairy Tales & Legends | Rosalind Kerven
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Many people in England have little knowledge of genuine 'English' fairy tales. The stories that many of us grew up with are from overseas: for example Snow White is German, Cinderella is French and Aladdin is Arabian. This collection of 12 English stories has been revived for a new generation of readers.
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This is a book of different fairy tales told in modern English, & a couple were similar tales from slightly different regions combined. Some I knew but many I didn‘t as they were specific to only from England. It took me a little bit to get used to the fact that the language was more modern compared to what I am used to in this genre. That said the illustrations by Arthur Rackham are of course stunning.

Chrys The notes at the end of the book went over the origins of each tale and stories with similar themes. I enjoyed some of the notes as much as the stories. 4y
Clwojick Awesome! Go #TeamSlaughter!! 🎃🖤👻🎉🔥🔪 4y
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'I'm very happy to tell you that Jack and the princess enjoyed a fine old marriage in which every day was filled with laughter.'

In Kent they seem to have a nice idea of a good marriage! Another full page piece of art by Arthur Rackham for #magicalmonday

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'She came in disguise, wrapped in a black, hooded cloak so that every inch of her was hidden, slipping down from the sky like a shadow.'

First of my full day of Arthur Rackham art with the fairy tale quotes for #magicalmonday

Kalalalatja Wow 😱😍 8y
Tsubame I LOVE Rackham! 8y
I-read-and-eat @Tsubame Prepare for a lot pictures of his work today! 8y
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The last prompt of #magicalmonday is #magicalshortstory and I chose these lovely retellings of fairy and folk tales. I already used these for yesterday's #photoadaynov16 but they are so beautifully written and illustrated that I feel they deserve more attention. Throughout the day I will post quotes allong with the beautiful illustrations found in these books to make this the most magical of mondays 😊🎇

quirkyreader I love books from The National Trust. 8y
LeahBergen What beautiful books!! 💗💗 8y
Tsubame Here it's Tuesday morning already and I hate Tuesdays 😩 But your photos from these two lovely books brightened my day tremendously already 💓 Have to get them soon!! 8y
I-read-and-eat @Tsubame Glad to hear they brightened your day! These books are worth every penny 😊 @quirkyreader Me too, they have such great cookbooks as well. 8y
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