The Junior Classics, Volume 1: Fairy and wonder tales

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The Junior Classics, Volume 1: Fairy and wonder tales

EN·~12 hours·123 chapters

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123 total

THE JUNIOR CLASSICS - SELECTED AND ARRANGED BY - WILLIAM PATTEN, - MANAGING EDITOR OF THE HARVARD CLASSICS - INTRODUCTION BY CHARLES W. ELIOT, LL.D., - PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY

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VOLUME ONE - Fairy and Wonder Tales

0:02

INTRODUCTION

7:00

NOTE

0:19

CONTENTS

5:22

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:42

PREFACE

6:01

MANABOZHO, THE MISCHIEF-MAKER

10:28

WHY THE DIVER DUCK HAS SO FEW TAIL FEATHERS

2:50

MANAIBOZHO IS CHANGED INTO A WOLF

4:58

Description

Designed for curious readers aged six to sixteen, this volume gathers a rich assortment of fairy and wonder tales from ancient myths to more recent folklore. Each story has been carefully chosen for its literary merit, vivid imagination, and gentle moral insight, offering a bridge between playful adventure and thoughtful reflection. The collection invites children to explore enchanted forests, clever creatures, and heroic quests while subtly introducing cultural history.

Beyond simple entertainment, the tales serve as a springboard for lively storytelling, memorization, and dramatic play, encouraging young listeners to recite, act, or simply savor the language. The timeless narratives nurture empathy, creativity, and a love of reading that can grow alongside a child's education. Whether shared at a family gathering or enjoyed alone, these stories promise to spark wonder and lasting appreciation for classic literature.

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Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (708K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Apr 1, 2002

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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