Canadian Fairy Tales

audiobook

Canadian Fairy Tales

by Cyrus MacMillan

EN·~4 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total

CANADIAN FAIRY TALES

0:01

BY THE SAME AUTHOR

0:17

CANADIAN FAIRY TALES - BY CYRUS MACMILLAN - With Illustrations by MARCIA LANE FOSTER - And an Introduction by JOHN GRIER HIBBEN

0:26

INTRODUCTION

1:51

PREFACE

1:48

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS IN COLOUR

2:24

CANADIAN FAIRY TALES

0:01

HOW GLOOSKAP MADE THE BIRDS

12:54

RABBIT AND THE GRAIN BUYERS

12:27

SAINT NICHOLAS AND THE CHILDREN

17:06

Description

The anthology gathers a rich variety of fairy tales whispered along Canada’s rivers, forests, and coastal cliffs. Collected from Indigenous storytellers and the descendants of early pioneers, each story carries the rhythm of oral tradition while inviting modern ears into a world of enchanted woods, talking animals, and restless spirits. The narrator’s gentle framing highlights timeless motifs—courage against cruelty, the kindness of unseen helpers, and the subtle balance between human need and the wild.

The accompanying colour illustrations bring the rugged landscape to life, from snow‑covered pines to misty lakes where magical beings linger. Listeners will hear brave youngsters outwitting tricksters, clever foxes bargaining with giants, and humble villagers receiving mysterious gifts. Though rooted in the specific folklore of Canada, the tales echo the universal wonder found in any classic fairy story, making them a warm bridge between generations.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (270K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Release date

May 28, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Cyrus MacMillan

Cyrus MacMillan

1880–1953

Best known for collecting and retelling Canadian folk and Indigenous stories for young readers, this Prince Edward Island-born writer also built a long career as a scholar and public figure. His books helped bring regional legends and wonder tales to a wider audience.

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