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Ball Tales

Author : Michelle Nolan
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786458301

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Ball Tales by Michelle Nolan Pdf

This history of American sports fiction traces depictions of baseball, basketball and football in works for all age levels from early dime novels through the 1960s. Chapters cover dime novel heroes Frank and Dick Merriwell; the explosion of sports novels before World War II and its influence on the authors who later wrote for baby boom readers; how sports novels persisted during the Great Depression; the rise and decline of sports pulps; why sports comics failed; postwar heroes Chip Hilton and Bronc Burnett; the lack of sports fiction for females; Duane Decker's Blue Sox books; and the classic John R. Tunis novels. Appendices list sports pulp titles and comic books featuring sports fiction.

Tales of Vampires & Werewolves

Author : Robert E. Howard,4064066391768,E. F. Benson,John William Polidori,Richard Francis Burton,Jan Neruda,Sheridan Le Fanu,Thomas Peckett Prest,James Malcolm Rymer,Alice and Claude Askew,Hume Nisbet,Dudley Wright,Marie de France,Alexandre Dumas Père,George W. M. Reynolds,Eugene Field,Émile Erckmann,Alexandre Chatrian,Rudyard Kipling,Gladys Gordon Trenery,Clifford Ball
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 3694 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066382049

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Tales of Vampires & Werewolves by Robert E. Howard,4064066391768,E. F. Benson,John William Polidori,Richard Francis Burton,Jan Neruda,Sheridan Le Fanu,Thomas Peckett Prest,James Malcolm Rymer,Alice and Claude Askew,Hume Nisbet,Dudley Wright,Marie de France,Alexandre Dumas Père,George W. M. Reynolds,Eugene Field,Émile Erckmann,Alexandre Chatrian,Rudyard Kipling,Gladys Gordon Trenery,Clifford Ball Pdf

Vampires and werewolves have existed alongside humans since antiquity, or at least the tales of them. Reawaken the fear, the dread and the obsession with the creatures of the night with this meticulously edited collection of the greatest horror classics of all time: Vampires: The Vampyre (John William Polidori) Dracula (Bram Stoker) Dracula's Guest (Bram Stoker) Clarimonde (Théophile Gautier) Carmilla (Sheridan Le Fanu) Vikram and the Vampire (Sir Richard Francis Burton) The Vampire (Jan Neruda) Varney the Vampire, or, the Feast of Blood (Thomas PeckettPrest and James Malcolm Rymer) The Vampire of Croglin Grange (Augustus Hare) The Vampire Maid (Hume Nisbet) The Room in the Tower (E. F. Benson) Mrs.Amworth (E. F. Benson) Vampires and Vampirism (Dudley Wright) Werewolves: The Lay of the Were-Wolf (Marie de France) The Wolf Leader (Alexandre Dumas Père) Wagner the Wehr-wolf (George W. M. Reynolds) The Werewolf (Eugene Field) The Man-Wolf (ÉmileErckmann&AlexandreChatrian) The Mark of the Beast (Rudyard Kipling) The Horror-Horn (E. F. Benson) In the Forest of Villefére (Robert E. Howard) Wolfshead (Robert E. Howard) Werewolf of the Sahara (Gladys Gordon Trenery) The Werewolf Howls (Clifford Ball)

The Orphan's Tales: In the Cities of Coin and Spice

Author : Catherynne Valente
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553904413

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The Orphan's Tales: In the Cities of Coin and Spice by Catherynne Valente Pdf

Catherynne M. Valente enchanted readers with her spellbinding In the Night Garden. Now she continues to weave her storytelling magic in the next book of Orphan’s Tales—an epic of the fantastic and the exotic, the monstrous and mysterious, that will transport you far away from the everyday. . . . Her name and origins are unknown, but the endless tales inked upon this orphan’s eyelids weave a spell over all who listen to her read her secret history. And who can resist the stories she tells? From the Lake of the Dead and the City of Marrow to the artists who remain behind in a ghost city of spice, here are stories of hedgehog warriors and winged skeletons, loyal leopards and sparrow calligraphers. Nothing is too fantastic, anything can happen, but you’ll never guess what comes next in these intimately linked adventures of firebirds and djinn, singing manticores, mutilated unicorns, and women made entirely of glass and gears. Graced with the magical illustrations of Michael Kaluta, In the Cities of Coins and Spice is a book of dreams and wonders unlike any you’ve ever encountered. Open it anywhere and you will fall under its spell. For here the story never ends and the magic is only beginning. . . .

THE BROWN FAIRY BOOK - 32 Illustrated Folk and Fairy Tales

Author : Anon E. Mouse
Publisher : Abela Publishing Ltd
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788827521205

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THE BROWN FAIRY BOOK - 32 Illustrated Folk and Fairy Tales by Anon E. Mouse Pdf

This is the 10th Fairy Book of Many Colours compiled and edited by Andrew Lang. The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries – Australia, North America, Southern Africa, New Caledonia located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, Persia, Northern Europe, India, South America and beyond. However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales. Herein you will find 32 illustrated fairy tales like What the Rose did to the Cypress, The Bunyip, The Story of the Yara, The Cunning Hare, The Turtle and his Bride, The Sacred Milk of Koumongoé, The Wicked Wolverine, The Elf Maiden, Asmund and Signy and many, many more. The stories are further enhanced by 8 coloured plates, 22 full-page pen and ink drawings and 21 In Text sketches by H. J. Ford. This book contains many references to fairies. As to whether there are really any fairies or not, is a difficult question. Andrew Lang never saw any himself, but he knew several people who have seen them-in the Highlands - and heard their music. So, if ever you are near Nether Lochaber, go to the Fairy Hill, and you may hear the music your-self, but you must go on a fine day…… TABLE of CONTENTS What the Rose did to the Cypress Ball-Carrier and the Bad One How Ball-Carrier finished his Task The Bunyip Father Grumbler The Story of the Yara The Cunning Hare The Turtle and his Bride How Geirald the Coward was Punished Hábogi How the Little Brother set Free his Big Brothers The Sacred Milk of Koumongoé The Wicked Wolverine The Husband of the Rat’s Daughter The Mermaid and the Boy Pivi and Kabo The Elf Maiden How Some Wild Animals became Tame Ones Fortune and the Wood-Cutter The Enchanted Head The Sister of the Sun The Prince and the Three Fates The Fox and the Lapp Kisa the Cat The Lion and the Cat Which was the Foolishest? Asmund and Signy Rübezahl Story of the King who would be Stronger than Fate Story of Wali Dâd the Simple-hearted Tale of a Tortoise and of a Mischievous Monkey The Knights of the Fish

Tales and Readings for the People

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433081662821

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Tales and Readings for the People by Anonim Pdf

Fairy Tales and the Art of Subversion

Author : Jack Zipes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136646805

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Fairy Tales and the Art of Subversion by Jack Zipes Pdf

The fairy tale is arguably one of the most important cultural and social influences on children's lives. But until the first publication of Fairy Tales and the Art of Subversion, little attention had been paid to the ways in which the writers and collectors of tales used traditional forms and genres in order to shape children's lives – their behavior, values, and relationship to society. As Jack Zipes convincingly shows in this classic work, fairy tales have always been a powerful discourse, capable of being used to shape or destabilize attitudes and behavior within culture. How and why did certain authors try to influence children or social images of children? How were fairy tales shaped by the changes in European society in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries? Zipes examines famous writers of fairy tales such as Charles Perrault, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen and L.Frank Baum and considers the extraordinary impact of Walt Disney on the genre as a fairy tale filmmaker.

Tales for Trainers

Author : Margaret Parkin
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0749425105

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Tales for Trainers by Margaret Parkin Pdf

Shows how stories and metaphors can be used by facilitators and managers in training and developing people.

Big Book of Christmas Tales

Author : Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson,Selma Lagerlöf,Charles Dickens,Mark Twain,Harriet Beecher Stowe,George MacDonald,Louisa May Alcott,Arthur Conan Doyle,Frances Hodgson Burnett,Alphonse Daudet,Guy de Maupassant,Thomas Hardy,Benito Pérez Galdós,Armando Palacio Valdés,Anthony Trollope,Marcel Prévost,Beatrix Potter,O. Henry,Saki,Susan Coolidge,Edgar Wallace,Booker T. Washington,Elizabeth Harrison,L. Frank Baum,E. T. A. Hoffmann,Hans Christian Andersen,Kate Douglas Wiggin,Lucy Maud Montgomery,Anton Chekhov,Leo Tolstoy,Fyodor Dostoevsky,Elizabeth Gaskell,Brothers Grimm
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 3773 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547774815

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Big Book of Christmas Tales by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson,Selma Lagerlöf,Charles Dickens,Mark Twain,Harriet Beecher Stowe,George MacDonald,Louisa May Alcott,Arthur Conan Doyle,Frances Hodgson Burnett,Alphonse Daudet,Guy de Maupassant,Thomas Hardy,Benito Pérez Galdós,Armando Palacio Valdés,Anthony Trollope,Marcel Prévost,Beatrix Potter,O. Henry,Saki,Susan Coolidge,Edgar Wallace,Booker T. Washington,Elizabeth Harrison,L. Frank Baum,E. T. A. Hoffmann,Hans Christian Andersen,Kate Douglas Wiggin,Lucy Maud Montgomery,Anton Chekhov,Leo Tolstoy,Fyodor Dostoevsky,Elizabeth Gaskell,Brothers Grimm Pdf

This meticulously edited collection of Christmas tales, short stories, myths and legends is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Louisa May Alcott: Merry Christmas A Christmas Dream and How It Came True Becky's Christmas Dream Kitty's Class Day Rosa's Tale Tilly's Christmas The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation What the Bell Saw and Said A Christmas Turkey, and How It Came The Little Red Purse A Country Christmas O. Henry: The Gift of the Magi Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking Christmas by Injunction A Chaparral Christmas Gift Hans Christian Andersen: The Little Match Girl The Steadfast Tin Soldier The Snow Queen The Old House The Drop of Water The Happy Family The Story of a Mother The False Collar The Shadow The Old Street-lamp The Dream of Little Tuk The Naughty Boy The Two Neighboring Families The Darning-needle The Red Shoes Selma Lagerlöf: The Holy Night The Christmas Guest The Flight Into Egypt The Legend of the Christmas Rose Harriet Beecher Stowe: Betty's Bright Idea The First Christmas Of New England Deacon Pitkin's Farm Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life The Haunted Man A Christmas Tree What Christmas Is As We Grow Older The Poor Relation's Story The Child's Story The Schoolboy's Story Nobody's Story The Seven Poor Travellers The Holly-Tree The Wreck of the Golden Mary The Perils of Certain English Prisoners A House to Let The Haunted House A Message From the Sea Tom Tiddler's Ground Somebody's Luggage Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy Doctor Marigold's Prescriptions Mugby Junction No Thoroughfare Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse Thomas Nelson Page: Santa Claus's Partner A Captured Santa Claus Tommy Trots Visit to Santa Claus How the Captain made Christmas Anthony Trollope: Christmas at Thompson Hall Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage The Mistletoe Bough Not if I Know It The Two Generals William Dean Howells: Christmas Every Day Turkeys Turning the Tables The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express The Pumpkin Glory...

Untold Tales: Books 1-3

Author : Laura Greenwood
Publisher : Drowlgon Press
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Untold Tales: Books 1-3 by Laura Greenwood Pdf

Discover the Untold Tales in this series of fairy tale retellings featuring strong heroines, their animal sidekicks, and a dash of romance. Delve into the ocean, fly with new wings, and rule a kingdom as an evil queen in this collection of fairy tale retellings. Discover The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and Snow White's Evil Queen in these tales of fantasy adventure. The Untold Tales Books 1-3 Collection includes: - Balanced Scales: Join Mari as she ventures up from the sea in order to save her soul, accompanied by her seal familiar. - Golden Wings: Adventure through the city with orphan, Lina, as she discovers what it truly means to gain her wings, helped by her trusty butterfly. - Poisoned Fate: Discover why the Evil Queen became who she was as Katya makes choices she'd rather not, comforted only by her pet wolf. The Untold Tales Collection Books 1-3 is a set of three standalone fantasy fairy tale retellings, each with a low heat romantic m/f sub-plot, plenty of magic, leading ladies who can save themselves, and familiars who help them.

Can You Guess My Name?

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0618133283

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Can You Guess My Name? by Anonim Pdf

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The Interpretation of Fairy Tales

Author : Marie-Louise von Franz
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780834840843

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The Interpretation of Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise von Franz Pdf

A Jungian psychologist explains how careful analyses of fairy tales like “Beauty and the Beast” can lead to a better understanding of human psychology Of the various types of mythological literature, fairy tales are the simplest and purest expressions of the collective unconscious and thus offer the clearest understanding of the basic patterns of the human psyche. Every people or nation has its own way of experiencing this psychic reality, and so a study of the world's fairy tales yields a wealth of insights into the archetypal experiences of humankind. Perhaps the foremost authority on the psychological interpretation of fairy tales is Marie-Louise von Franz. In this book—originally published as An Introduction to the Interpretation of Fairy Tales —she describes the steps involved in analyzing and illustrates them with a variety of European tales, from "Beauty and the Beast" to "The Robber Bridegroom." Dr. von Franz begins with a history of the study of fairy tales and the various theories of interpretation. By way of illustration she presents a detailed examination of a simple Grimm's tale, "The Three Feathers," followed by a comprehensive discussion of motifs related to Jung's concept of the shadow, the anima, and the animus. This revised edition has been corrected and updated by the author.

Carl Erskine's Tales from the Dodger Dugout

Author : Carl Erskine
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Baseball
ISBN : 9781582612829

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Carl Erskine's Tales from the Dodger Dugout by Carl Erskine Pdf

To the baseball fans of today, the name 'Dodgers' is synonymous with Hollywood, the warm California sun, and names like Tommy Lasorda, Kirk Gibson, Steve Garvey, and Orel Hershiser. The Dodgers mean much more than that to the fans of baseball history, however. Namely, these fans remember the famed Boys of Summer. otherwise known as the Brooklyn Dodgers, a team that included some of the most storied players in baseball history. The group included Hall of Famers Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, and Jackie Robinson. Although they eventually moved out West, the Brooklyn Dodgers provided some of the greatest moments the game has ever seen and some of the greatest personalities to ever take the field. Carl Erskine, another member of that legendary team, relates memories about his days with the Dodgers in a book full of true stories and revealing anecdotes. The result is the second edition of Carl Erskine's Tales from the Dodger Dugout, a delightfully interesting trip through the world of baseball in the 1950s that includes several new stories added for this edition. Among Erskine's many tales are his dealings with immortal team official Branch Rickey, his view from the Dodgers' bench during Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series, and his first-hand experiences when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and became the first black player in Major League Baseball history. During his frequent speaking engagements, people often ask Erskine if all of his stories are true. His standard response has been, Yes, I couldn't possibly make them up the way they actually happened. Now fans can read all of those great true stories in Carl Erskine's Tales from theDodger Dugout: Second Edition.

The Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables (With Original Illustrations)

Author : Arthur Ransome,Valery Carrick,W. R. S. Ralston,Nisbat Bain
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 951 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547755869

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The Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables (With Original Illustrations) by Arthur Ransome,Valery Carrick,W. R. S. Ralston,Nisbat Bain Pdf

The 'Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables (With Original Illustrations)' is a seminal anthology that traverses the rich tapestry of Russian folklore, offering readers a unique lens through which to explore the diverse and intricate landscapes of cultural storytelling. The collection magnifies the overarching themes of morality, heroism, and the mystical, capturing the essence of Russian folklore with a range of literary styles from the poetic to the prosaic. The inclusion of original illustrations alongside the tales adds depth and texture, enhancing the magical realism that permeates these stories. This anthology stands out not only for its comprehensive selection but also for its commitment to preserving the narrative integrity and aesthetic appeal of each piece. The contributors—Arthur Ransome, Valery Carrick, W. R. S. Ralston, and Nisbat Bain—are celebrated for their roles as cultural ambassadors who have meticulously translated and retold these stories, ensuring their accessibility to a wider audience. Each author brings their unique perspective and scholarly rigor to the project, enriching the collection with their distinct voices and backgrounds. Their collective works serve as a bridge between the rich oral tradition of Russian folklore and the global literary community, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complexities and nuances of Russian culture and its historical folklore movements. This anthology is an indispensable resource for aficionados of folklore and fairy tales, educators seeking to diversify their literary curriculum, and anyone intrigued by the cultural heritage of Russia. It offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of Russian fables and fairy tales, replete with heroes, villains, and moral lessons that resonate across cultures and epochs. Readers are invited to explore the depth and breadth of this collection, which promises not only an educational journey through the heart of Russian folklore but also an enchanting experience enriched by the original illustrations that bring these timeless stories to life.

KING ARTHUR - Ultimate Collection: 10 Books of Myths, Tales & The History Behind The Legendary King

Author : Howard Pyle,Richard Morris,James Knowles,T. W. Rolleston,Thomas Malory,Alfred Tennyson,Maude L. Radford
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 3194 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-16
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547668169

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KING ARTHUR - Ultimate Collection: 10 Books of Myths, Tales & The History Behind The Legendary King by Howard Pyle,Richard Morris,James Knowles,T. W. Rolleston,Thomas Malory,Alfred Tennyson,Maude L. Radford Pdf

King Arthur is a legendary British ruler who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD. This Ultimate Collection contains the most important 10 books about King Arthur, The Holy Grail, Sir Lancelot, Sorcerer Merlin, the Excalibur, the Legendary Camelot, Adventures of the Noble Knights of the Round Table, as well as other connected British Celtic Legends and Myths: King Arthur – An Introduction by H. W. Mabie Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by James Knowles King Arthur and His Knights by Maude L. Radford The Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Howard Pyle The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Howard Pyle Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Richard Morris The Mabinogion Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race

Catalogue of English Prose Fiction in the Library Jan. 1895

Author : Public Library of Brookline
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HNKKJ1

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Catalogue of English Prose Fiction in the Library Jan. 1895 by Public Library of Brookline Pdf