
audiobook
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE STORY OF THE HERO MAKÓMA
THE MAGIC MIRROR
STORY OF THE KING WHO WOULD SEE PARADISE
HOW ISURO THE RABBIT TRICKED GUDU
IAN, THE SOLDIER’S SON
THE FOX AND THE WOLF
HOW IAN DIREACH GOT THE BLUE FALCON
THE UGLY DUCKLING
A kaleidoscopic anthology gathers tales whispered by grandmothers across continents—from the wind‑swept hills of Iceland to the bustling markets of India, from African savannas to Celtic forests. The editor has winnowed each story, preserving the rhythm of oral tradition while reshaping language for young ears. The result is a seamless tapestry that shows how the same wonder travels wherever people tell and retell.
Within these pages, clever rabbits outwit giants, daring children confront shadowy forests, and humble weavers discover hidden strengths. The narratives celebrate courage, kindness, and the sly ingenuity that lets the smallest hero triumph over larger foes. While moments of ancient harshness have been softened, the moral heart of each legend remains bright and accessible.
Listeners will hear a chorus of cultures speaking a common language of imagination, inviting them to explore universal hopes and fears through the timeless magic of fairy tales.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (520K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2011-06-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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