1 option
My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Vredenburg, Edric, 1860-
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales" by Edric Vredenburg is a collection of classic fairy tales retold and beautifully illustrated, likely written in the early 20th century. This enchanting anthology includes beloved stories such as "Cinderella," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Little Snow-White," inviting readers to experience the magic of these timeless tales through vivid illustrations and accessible language. Each story emphasizes themes of bravery, kindness, and the triumph of good over evil, capturing the imagination of both children and adults alike. The opening portion of the collection sets the stage for the delightful tales ahead. It begins with a reflective introduction, expressing the enduring charm of traditional fairy stories that continue to captivate new generations of readers. Vredenburg comments on the unique and splendid illustrations that breathe new life into these age-old narratives, ensuring they remain fresh and engaging. Following the introduction, the book swiftly transitions into the first story, "The Goose Girl," where a princess embarks on a journey to meet her bridegroom but encounters treachery along the way, setting the tone for the adventures and moral lessons that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- The Old, Old Stories
- The Goose Girl
- Little Snow-White
- Cinderella
- Princess Goldenhair
- Little Red Riding Hood
- The White Fawn
- Hansel and Grethel
- Snow-White and Rose-Red
- The Sleeping Beauty
- Prince Chéri
- The White Cat
- Bluebeard
- Beauty and the Beast
- Tufty Riquet
- Thumbling.
- Credits:
- Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sandra Brown and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2005-02-22
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.