The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat

The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat
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Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Total Pages : 6
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ISBN-10 : 9788726591033
ISBN-13 : 8726591030
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat by : Brothers Grimm

An old miller who did not have a family of his own wanted to retire and leave his mill to one of his three apprentices. All he wanted from them was to bring him the finest horse ever to be seen. Hans, one of the apprentices, found a cat which promised to find him the most beautiful horse only if he served her for seven years. Hans did not have that much to lose so he agreed. The seven years passed. He returned to the mill. Everyone made laugh of him but then a beautiful princess came riding the most magnificent horse. Who inherited the mill and what happened with the cat? Find out in "The Poor Miller’s Boy and the Cat". Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 200 fairytales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9387779696
ISBN-13 : 9789387779693
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales by : Jacob Grimm

Once upon a time in a fairy tale world, There were magical mirrors and golden slippers;Castles and fields and mountains of glass,Houses of bread and windows of sugar.Frogs transformed into handsome Princes,And big bad wolves into innocent grandmothers.There were evil queens and wicked stepmothers;Sweethearts, true brides, and secret lovers. In the same fairy world, A poor boy has found a golden key and an iron chest, and " We must wait until he has quite unlocked it and opened the lid . . ." A classic collection of timeless folk tales by Grimm Brothers, Grimm' s Fairy Tales are not only enchanting, mysterious, and amusing, but also frightening and intriguing. Delighting children and adults alike, these tales have undergone several adaptations over the decades. This edition with black-and-white illustrations is a translation by Margaret Hunt.

Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : LCCN:90082136
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Puss in Boots by : Charles Perrault

The adventures of that rascal, Puss, and his master, the miller's son are here portrayed in a lavish series of illustrations that range from sumptuous grandeur to comedy both boisterous and sly.

Rumpelstiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin
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Publisher : NorthSouth (NY)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1558581898
ISBN-13 : 9781558581890
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Rumpelstiltskin by : Jacob Grimm

A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king, on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.

The Seven Swabians, and Other German Folktales

The Seven Swabians, and Other German Folktales
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9780313069031
ISBN-13 : 0313069034
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis The Seven Swabians, and Other German Folktales by : Anna E. Altmann

Using primary German-language sources, Altmann has gleaned a wonderful assortment of authentic tales to enchant and educate audiences of all ages. The stories are organized in four sections: Animal stories, Comic tales, Fairy tales, and Local legends. Background information on the stories, a description of German life during the 19th century, color photographs, a pronunciation guide for German terms, and traditional German recipes are included. All grade levels. Many people are familiar with the German tales of the Brothers Grimm, but usually in the sugar-coated versions of picture books and Hollywood cartoons. In this book you'll discover some other sides to German folklore. Using primary German-language sources, Altmann has gleaned a wonderful assortment of authentic tales to enchant and educate audiences of all ages. This collection includes many favorite German tales, such as Rapunzel, Snow White, Rumpelstilkskin, Hansel and Gretel, and The Bremen Town Musicians; as well as more obscure tales such as The Seven Swabians and The Master Thief. There are tales for all kinds of listeners and readers—more than 80 stories in all, including tales that may shock you or make your hair stand on end, as well as those that will intrigue or amuse. The stories are organized in four sections: Animal stories (Tiergeschichten, largely fables), Comic tales (Schwanke, which range from the silly to the outrageous), Fairy tales (Zaubermarchen, or wonder tales), Local legends (Sagen, which include stories of ghosts and goblins, and religious legends). Background information and tale type information on the stories, a description of German life during the 19th century, color photos, a pronunciation guide for German terms, and traditional German recipes make this a wonderful resource for introducing audiences to German culture and traditions.

The Cat, Past and Present

The Cat, Past and Present
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015008786280
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Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis The Cat, Past and Present by : Champfleury

The Miller's Prologue and Tale

The Miller's Prologue and Tale
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 97
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ISBN-10 : 9781316615492
ISBN-13 : 1316615499
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis The Miller's Prologue and Tale by : Geoffrey Chaucer

Six-hundred-year-old tales with modern relevance. This stunning full-colour edition from the bestselling Cambridge School Chaucer series explores the complete text of The Miller's Prologue and Tale through a wide range of classroom-tested activities and illustrated information, including a map of the Canterbury pilgrimage, a running synopsis of the action, an explanation of unfamiliar words and suggestions for study. Cambridge School Chaucer makes medieval life and language more accessible, helping students appreciate Chaucer's brilliant characters, his wit, sense of irony and love of controversy.

The Fairytale Tarot

The Fairytale Tarot
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 095450075X
ISBN-13 : 9780954500757
Rating : 4/5 (5X Downloads)

Synopsis The Fairytale Tarot by : Karen Mahony

Combines the magic of fairy tale and that of divination, offering new breadth and depth to card readings. The Fairytale Tarot presents classics like Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella and Puss-in-Boots and remarkable, yet less familiar, adventures in readers' tarot that's stunningly rich and brightly textured. international in perspective and universal in its implications, the Fairytale Tarot is an important contribution to the world of tarot and cartomancy. Fully illustrated 78-card deck and featuring an engaging, easy-to-follow companion book.

Index to Fairy Tales, 1949-1972

Index to Fairy Tales, 1949-1972
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Publisher : Westwood, Mass. : F. W. Faxon Company
Total Pages : 792
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ISBN-10 : IND:39000005926477
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Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Index to Fairy Tales, 1949-1972 by : Norma Olin Ireland

Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots
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ISBN-10 : 8854410853
ISBN-13 : 9788854410855
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Puss in Boots by : Agnese Baruzzi

An ancient tale of popular European tradition, later rewritten by both Perrault and the Grimm Brothers, is here offered in a beautifully illustrated book to the delight of young readers. Agnese Baruzzi, a talented and creative book illustrator, has created this book by carving the paper in some pages, which can be moved and turned over traditional drawings, to convey an effect of movement like a proper theatre scene. The tale will be more engaging and interesting, stimulating the children to rediscover a timeless fairy tale classic.