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This fantastic book is a must read for anybody who has an interest in fairy lore and the history of folklore concerning the fairy. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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This edition of the 1979 landmark Breaking the Magic Spell examines the enduring power of fairy tales and the ways they invade our subjective world. In seven provocative essays, Zipes discusses the importance of investigating oral folk tales in their socio-political context and traces their evolution into literary fairy tales, a metamorphosis that often diminished the ideology of the original narrative. Zipes also looks at how folk tales influence...
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A finalist for both the Strega Europeo and Gregor von Rezzori awards (and winner of every Bulgarian honor possible), The Physics of Sorrow reaffirms Georgi Gospodinov's place as one of Europe's most inventive and daring writers. Using the myth of the Minotaur as its organizing image, the narrator of Gospodinov's long-awaited novel constructs a labyrinth of stories about his family, jumping from era to era and viewpoint to viewpoint, exploring the...
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Drawing on archives and oral histories, a detailed account of graduate folklore programs in American and Canadian academic institutions.
To ensure continuity and foster innovation within the discipline of folklore, we must know what came before. Folklore in the United States and Canada is an essential guide to the history and development of graduate folklore programs throughout the United States and Canada.
As the first history of folklore studies...
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The legends of Norse mythology are famous for including Odin, Thor and Loki and the battles they fought and the adventures they enjoyed. Here are collected some of the finest examples of Norse story telling. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the...
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Hawaiian lore with "Hawaiian Mythology," the definitive work by renowned scholar Martha Beckwith. This comprehensive collection delves deep into the archipelago's rich oral traditions, presenting a treasure trove of origin myths, captivating legends, and enchanting tales whispered down through generations.
Beyond familiar stories of Pele and Maui, Beckwith unearths lesser-known gems, showcasing diverse...
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¡Descubre el encanto y la magia de "Las Brujas del Tenayo"! En esta cautivadora leyenda infantil, dos brujas procedentes de tierras lejanas llegan a Tlalnepantla en el momento en que el Ferrocarril México Veracruz es fundado. Acompaña a estas misteriosas y divertidas brujas en su emocionante aventura mientras exploran un nuevo mundo lleno de sorpresas y encuentran amistades inesperadas.
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From the author of the international hit Raise the Red Lantern comes a gorgeous reimagining of the myth of the girl whose tears collapsed the Great Wall the seminal myth in Chinese culture. Su Tong is China's most provocative young writer. In Peach village, crying is forbidden. But as a child, Binu never learned to hide her tears. Shunned by the villagers, she faced a bleak future until she met Qiliang, an orphan who offered her his hand in marriage....
10) Until Midnight
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This fairy tale has no happy endings only dark beginnings. They call them the Crimson Fold. High up in their castle they look down on my little world and wield a silent control. That is, until the invitations are sent out.I never dreamed I'd be selected. They tell me it's a privilege. I should be honored. But the fear in their eyes doesn't lie.If I refuse to go, my family will be shunned. If I go, my life and my body will no longer be mine. It'll...
11) The Surgeon
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Written over the course of two manic episodes, their following depressive states, and a journey towards mental stability, this novella is a manic love letter to the concept of love. Written during the throes of mania, this manic stream of consciousness tale tells of a surgeon who cuts out his heart and gives it to an unknown woman. What follows is a journey in order to attempt ot find what it really means to love.
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Nau cannot remember a time when she was not one with the world around her: with the fast breeze, the green grass, the high clouds, and the endless blue sky above the Shingled Spit. But, her greatest joy is to visit the sea, where whales gather every morning to gaily spout rainbows.
Then one day, she finds a man in the mist where a whale should be: Reu, who has taken human form out of his Great Love for her. Together these first humans become parents...
13) Until Dawn
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Winning had never been the plan. I just wanted to go home. I still do.Now, I'm in too deep. With my conversion only days away, the count down has begun. When it hits zero, I lose.My only hope is to rely on the one who brought me here in the first place. A few unlikely friends might make all the difference between the Fold winning and a revolution. If I can stay alive that long.
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Inexhaustibly inspirational, captivating, and illusive, the deities of the ancient Greek and Roman world continue to mesmerise us today. Since their inception, the gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome have stirred up immense curiosity, particularly surrounding their unique powers, personalities, origin stories, and myths. These, taken together, have inspired countless pursuits throughout the ages, including the running of governments, the creation...
15) Eternal Myths
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An immortal witch. A chaotic past. Can she defend the world from old adversaries, or will she be catapulted into magical mayhem? The legends of Camelot got it wrong. Not the questing or the wizardry, but they forgot the side effect of magic. Eternity. Nimue, Merlin's ex-everything, is just trying to get by in this modern world. Too bad the past won't stay where it belongs. Buried. For the first time, read both of the Camelot Immortals short stories...
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From award-winning Lisa Kumar comes a fantasy romance of an elf king who has to woo his reluctant new human queen before one or both loses their life. InD'tale's 2015 RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) Award Winner for Fantasy/Sci-fi"Curl up with this book, a glass of wine, and no interruptions!" (InD'tale Magazine)After countless millennia as the King of Eria, Talion thought he'd experienced all life had to offer. That is, until Maggie entered his...
17) Wintergate
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No one has traveled to or from faerieland since the end of the Border Wars, save through the Wintergate, whose power can only be activated on the shortest day of the year. When gatekeeper Emilia loses everything to the Border Kingdom, ice touches her heart and grows within her, until the day comes that she must finally choose between her duty and someone else's loss....
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Liz Larson is fairy touched, a revel Dancer struggling with an addiction to fairy food and the lure of her own memories. When a strange elf turns up with an old photo and a new mission, Liz has only one answer for the uptight agent. No way. Never again.Marcus Bramble is not interested in babysitting a human junkie, but a series of ghastly murders has spread terror across the Fey lands. Only the fairies know what's going on, and only one person can...
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In the digital pages of "Crying Alleviates the Pain," authors Tarsiana Urnice Hauses and Journi Quest invite readers on a profound exploration of the transformative power of tears. This e-book delves into the multifaceted role of crying as a natural mechanism for emotional release and healing, offering solace and comfort in times of distress and celebration alike.Drawing from a wealth of personal anecdotes, scientific research, and timeless wisdom,...