Published in 1894, this anthology serves as the fourth entry in a series of global folklore collections. It contains over forty stories sourced from diverse traditions, including Russian, German, French, Icelandic, and Native American origins. Readers encounter Hans Christian Andersen’s The Steadfast Tin Soldier alongside traditional tales of the Nixy of the Mill-Pond and the various adventures of Sigurd and Brynhild. The narratives focus on magical transformations, the physical trials of three brothers, and the intervention of supernatural creatures like dragons, giants, and enchanted animals.
Students of folklore and children interested in traditional mythology read this collection to understand the recurring motifs of world literature. It appeals to those looking for the specific narrative structures of international fairy tales rather than modernized adaptations. The reader gains direct access to nineteenth-century translations of oral histories and literary legends. By finishing this volume, one acquires a broad view of how different cultures interpret common moral dilemmas and the concept of justice through the lens of the supernatural.
Practical, outward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
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- Published
- 1894
- Language
- EN
