The Story Tellers' Magazine, Vol. I, No. 1, June 1913

First published in June 1913, this literary magazine offers a snapshot of early twentieth‑century storytelling, blending scholarly commentary with charming reproductions of classic folk narratives. Edited by a seasoned storyteller, the volume presents carefully transcribed tales, complete with period illustrations that retain their original style. Readers will enjoy the mix of academic notes and accessible retellings that capture the spirit of oral tradition.

One of the featured pieces, a retelling of the English folk tale “Nimmy Nimmy Not,” follows a simple domestic scene that quickly spirals into a whimsical moral lesson. A mother bakes five pies that harden in the oven, and her curious daughter, believing the pastries will magically reappear, devours them all before supper. When the king overhears the woman’s song and offers her daughter his hand, he attaches a curious condition: for eleven months she may indulge freely, but the twelfth month demands she spin five skeins each day, lest she face a dire penalty. The tale balances humor with a subtle warning about greed and the consequences of promises.