Favorite Fairy Tales: The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women

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Favorite Fairy Tales: The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women

by Various Authors

EN·~5 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

FAVORITE FAIRY TALES

3:12
2

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:00
3

INTRODUCTION

9:45
4

FAVORITE FAIRY TALES

0:01
5

JACK THE GIANT-KILLER

29:17
6

CINDERELLA OR THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER

13:42
7

JACK AND THE BEAN-STALK

20:22
8

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD

12:33
9

LITTLE RED-RIDING-HOOD

3:57
10

THE UGLY DUCKLING

20:35

Description

This anthology gathers some of the most beloved classic fairy tales, each chosen by a prominent figure from American public life—university presidents, writers, social reformers, and artists. By pairing a timeless story with the name of the person who first treasured it, the collection offers a subtle glimpse into the childhood imaginations that helped shape their later achievements. The introductions explain the idea that these stories endure not because they are new, but because they have been passed down through generations as vessels of wonder and wisdom.

The volume presents a wide range of narratives, from the graceful steps of Cinderella and the daring climb of Jack’s beanstalk to the exotic voyages of Sinbad and the gentle transformation of the Ugly Duckling. Beautiful illustrations by Peter Newell and decorative borders enhance each tale, inviting listeners to see the stories as both literary and visual treasures. Together, the selections create a rich tapestry of folklore that continues to enchant listeners of every age.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (313K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2010-05-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

Various Authors

This collection brings together writing from more than one contributor, so there isn’t a single author story to tell. The focus is on the range of voices in the work itself.

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