Download or read book Frog Bride written by Antonia Barber and published by Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2008-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Russian tsar tells each of his three sons to shoot an arrow and marry the woman he finds where the arrow lands. Imagine the feelings of the youngest son when he discovers a large frog holding his arrow in her mouth. He marries the frog, only to discover that each night she changes into a beautiful princess. But will he ever have a flesh-and-blood human wife to call his own?? Virginia Lee's haunting, other-worldly illustrations transform Antonia Barber's elegant retelling of a Russian folk tale into an enchanting fairytale classic.
Download or read book Baba Yaga written by Andreas Johns and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2004 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baba Yaga is a well-known witch from the folklore tradition of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. A fascinating and colorful character, she resembles witches of other traditions but is in many ways unique. Living in the forest in a hut that stands and moves on chicken legs, she travels in a mortar with a pestle and sweeps away her tracks with a broom. In some tales she tries to harm the protagonist, while in others she is helpful. This book investigates the image and ambiguity of Baba Yaga in detail and considers the meanings she has for East Slavic culture. Providing a broad survey of folktales and other sources, it is the most thorough study of Baba Yaga yet published and will be of interest to students of anthropology, comparative literature, folklore, and Slavic and East European studies.
Download or read book The Interpretation of Fairy Tales written by Marie-Louise von Franz and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Jungian psychologist argues how careful analyses of fairy tales like Beauty and the Beast can lead to a deeper 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.
Download or read book Find Your True Self Through Your Fantasies and Dreams written by Olavi Moilanen and published by Your Face Tells All. This book was released on 2009 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book World Folklore for Storytellers Tales of Wonder Wisdom Fools and Heroes written by Howard J Sherman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a treasury of favorite and little known tales from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Oceania, gracefully retold and accompanied by fascinating, detailed information of their historic and cultural backgrounds. The introduction provides an informative overview of folklore, its purpose in world cultures and in contemporary society and popular culture. Following this, the main sections of the book are arranged by tale type, covering wonder tales, hero tales, tales of kindness repaid and hope and redemption, and finally tales of fools and wise people. Each section begins by comparing the tales cross-culturally, explaining similarities and differences in the folkloric narratives. Tales from diverse cultures are then presented, introduced, and retold in a highly readable fashion.
Download or read book Vasilisa the Fair written by Alla Lander and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "He shot an arrow into the air. It fell to earth he didn’t care where. He didn’t want to do it but his father made him. When the Tsar of all Russia tells you to shoot an arrow and marry the closest young thing to wherever it lands, that’s what you do. Even if it lands in a swamp by a frog. So Prince Ivan agrees to marry his green quarry, who is actually a charmed princess. Wonderful Russian folk characters – including a fire-breathing bear, a wicked wizard, and the witch Baba Yaga – enrich this wonderful tale for children of all ages. Play, with music. "--Publisher.
Download or read book German Popular Stories written by Jacob Grimm and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Custom and Myth written by Andrew Lang and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Custom and Myth" by Andrew Lang is a collection of essays that delve into the world of folklore, mythology, and ancient beliefs. The book explores topics such as the method of folklore, star myths, Hottentot mythology, and fetichism. In this book, Lang's exploration of various cultures and their beliefs provides insight into how ancient peoples made sense of the world around them. It also focuses on the intersection of culture, history, and myth.
Download or read book Bentley s Miscellany written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1838 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bentley s Miscellany written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-08-31 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1838.
Download or read book Vietnamese Fables of Frogs and Toads written by Masao Sakairi and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These Asian folktales revive an oral tradition that will delight children ages 8 and up.
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Download or read book Italian Folktales written by Italo Calvino and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 799 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the New York Times’s Ten Best Books of the Year: These traditional stories of Italy, retold by a literary master, are “a treasure” (Los Angeles Times). Filled with kings and peasants, saints and ogres—as well as some quite extraordinary plants and animals—these two hundred tales bring to life Italy’s folklore, sometimes with earthy humor, sometimes with noble mystery, and sometimes with the playfulness of sheer nonsense. Selected and retold by one of the country’s greatest literary icons, “this collection stands with the finest folktale collections anywhere” (The New York Times Book Review). “For readers of any age . . . A masterwork.” —The Wall Street Journal “A magic book, and a classic to boot.” —Time
Download or read book Social Welfare written by Freda Marie Houlston Bedi and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
