
To - Peggy, and Madge, and Pearl, and Maggie, and Marguerite, and Peggotty, and Meg, and Marjory, and Daisy, and Pegg, and - MARGARET HAYS - (How many granddaughters does that make?)
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE CINDER-MAID
ALL CHANGE
THE KING OF THE FISHES
SCISSORS
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
REYNARD AND BRUIN
THE DANCING WATER, THE SINGING APPLE, AND THE SPEAKING BIRD
A warm, lovingly‑crafted collection greets the listener, presented as a personal gift from a grandparent to a beloved child. The narrator’s gentle voice invites you to share the timeless tales that have soothed generations of grandchildren, from “Cinderella” to “The Little Old Woman Who Went to Market.” It feels as if each story has been whispered across family kitchens, ready to be passed on to new friends wherever the listener may travel.
Beyond the sweet dedication, the book gathers the core folk‑tales that have echoed through every corner of Europe. Scholars have traced the striking similarities in plot and phrasing from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, revealing a shared cultural heart. Each tale is retold in a clear, faithful style that honors its original shape while remaining enchanting for modern ears. Listeners will discover a common thread that links children across borders, making every story both familiar and fresh.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (309K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, David Edwards, 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
Jul 10, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1854–1916
Best known for gathering and retelling classic fairy tales, this lively folklorist helped shape the versions of stories like "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Goldilocks" that many readers know today. He also wrote widely on Jewish history and culture, bringing scholarly subjects to a broad audience.
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