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  • Central African Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    From the beating heart of Central Africa comes a collection to join East African, West African and Southern African FolktalesFeaturing stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, How the Squirrel outwitted the Elephant, and The Water-Fairies save a Child, tales from Central Africa share many aspects of the same themes across the continent because ancient ethnic groups expanded ... Read more

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  • Tristan and Isolde

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    The classic medieval tale that brings romance, chivalry and adventure to the modern reader.Alongside Gawain and the Green Knight and Beowulf, Tristan and Isolde's tale of doomed love is a classic medieval story whose themes of love, betrayal, honour and courage have weathered the test of time. Modern movies, theatre and Wagnerian opera productions tell many variations of the Irish maiden who, ... Read more

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  • Korean Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    Everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea with magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures and devious sprites.Organized into four sections – Love, Marriage & Family, Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realms, The Magical & the Supernatural, Tales of Animals & Mythical Creatures – this delightful collection gathers together the misadventures of the poor and the rich alike, the heart-warming and the ... Read more

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  • Chinese Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    Capturing the exquisite and the powerful, the wise and innocent stories from Ancient China, each bursting with life and virtue.Chinese Folklore is drawn from over three thousand years of storytelling, with early legends of the gods and heroes, weird mysteries of sorcery and elemental forces, tales of the land and the animals within, and delightful sketches of love. Fantasy and philosophy often ... Read more

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  • Czech Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    The determined and lively Czech people offer their lively perspectives on life through their vivid folk and fairy tales.The Czech people trace their roots through medieval Bohemia and further back to the ancient Western Slavs before the start of the Viking Age. Their lively stories are parables and moral fables, rich with satire and the weave of determination in the face of grim reality. With a ... Read more

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  • Hungarian Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    From the crossroads of Central Europe come Hungarian stories of adventure, morality, everyday life, fairies and magic.Hungary nestles in the crossroads of Europe, and so Hungarian culture shares elements from West and East, with a rich tradition of folk beliefs and folktales that have been passed down through the generations. This delightful collection gathers together tales told by the authors ... Read more

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  • Icelandic Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    The perfect companion to Viking Folktales and Norse Myths.Icelandic folktales are the close cousins of Viking fairy stories, although perhaps a little darker in their tone, but they share many of the same themes of innocence and trickery, triumph of good sense over pride, and all with a strong moral message. One particular characteristic though is that often the prince is rescued by the princess ... Read more

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  • Hannibal of Carthage

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    The life of Hannibal, one of the greatest military leaders in history who brought a hundred thousand soldiers and their elephants across the Alps to defeat the Romans.With a new introduction, comes the story of Hannibal, often regarded as a successor to the mantle of Alexander the Great, at a time when Carthage, in North Africa, and Rome were rivals for land and power across the Mediterranean sea. ... Read more

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  • Roman Folktales

    by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    The folk and fairy tales of Rome provide a jovial counterweight to the more serious themes of myths and legends.The fables, folklore and fairy tales of Rome are definitely not the more familiar myths and legends with their pantheon of gods. Within these pages you'll find stories and fears of the everyday, observations on the world around us, often poking fun at those in authority, and laughing at ... Read more

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  • The Tale of Beowulf

    Epic Stories, Ancient Traditions

    Edited by J.K. Jackson, Dr. Victoria Symons ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    A foundation stone of European literature, linking Norse, Celtic and Arthurian myth Beowulf is also a terrific read!Beowulf is an epic poem probably written in the 900s CE. It tells of events 600 years before in vivid detail, where the hero Beowulf is entreated to help a king defend his halls against the monster Grendel. The poem was written in old English, about a hero of the Goths (the early ... Read more

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  • West African Folktales

    Edited by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    Tricksters and animals play an important role in West African folklore with stories that entertain but serve a moral purpose. Traditions and local tales revel in the antics of these characters: from Nigeria to Benin, from the cunning spider god Anansi to the equally crafty Tortoise, animals teach humans to farm, to love, to survive and thrive, and offer inspiration for moral purpose. This ... Read more

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  • Polynesian Island Myths

    Edited by J.K. Jackson ...
    Series series The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
    • Marketing focus on combination of gift production and high content values, delivering a curated read to genre enthusiasts.• Spotlight on submission process for the new stories, promoted online through blogs and social media• Monthly newsletter to increase mailing list of genre special interest readers.• Major interest pushed through Instagram, with Youtube reviewers and influences.The Polynesian ... Read more

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