Myths
Metamorphoses
The Metamorphoses of Ovid is probably one of the best known, certainly one of the most influential works of the Ancient world. It consists o…
Young Folks' Treasury
This is the second book in a twelve volume series, and highlights myths and legendary heroes from around the world, from Ancient Greece to S…
King Arthur
Step into the legendary world of King Arthur, where chivalry, love, and betrayal intertwine in a timeless tale. This retelling by Joseph Com…
The Old Old Fairy Tales
"Once upon a time a king had an extreme passion for silkworms..." So begins one story in this unusual collection. Here you may als…
The Key of Gold
Not your common fairy tales, this collection is a mixture of morals, quirkiness, and sarcasm. In it one finds ironic derivatives (if not roo…
The Ice-Maiden
Short-stories/fairy tales by H. C. Anderson, includes The Ice-maiden -- The Butterfly -- The Psyche -- The Snail and the Rose-treeThe Ice-Ma…
Faery Tales from Hans Christian Andersen
This is a 1910 edition of the Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen. This volume is nicely mixed, containing both the most famous tales as …
The Fairy Tales of Science
This book, written in the mid 19th century and illustrated by Charles H. Bennett, provides an entertaining introduction to topics in science…
The History of Reynard the Fox
The History of Reynard the Fox invites listeners into a world of cleverness and cunning, where the titular character, Reynard, a sly red fox…
Märchen von Charles Perrault
Viele der Märchen von Charles Perrault sind sehr bekannt - allerdings unter dem Namen der Brüder Grimm, die sie vielleicht von der…
The Fairy Book
The Fairy Book by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a delightful collection of classic fairy tales that have enchanted generations. This anthology…
From the Tower Window of My Bookhouse
Full of delightful fairy tales, charming poems and engaging stories, this is the fifth volume of the "My Bookhouse" series for lit…
Aesop's Fables
Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Tho…
Nibelungenlied
The Nibelungenlied, translated as The Song of the Nibelungs, is an epic poem in Middle High German. The story tells of dragon-slayer Siegfri…
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
This is a comprehensive collection of all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of majo…
The Indian Fairy Book
These Indian fairy tales are chosen from the many stories collected by Mr. Henry R. Schoolcraft, the first man to study how the Indians live…
Finnish Legends
One dark winter's day in the north of Finland, Father Mikko seeks shelter in an isolated cabin till a storm abates. After dinner the family …
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night
This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars. The are an amalgam of mythol…
The Lady of the Lake
The scene of the following Poem is laid chiefly in the vicinity of Loch Katrine, in the Western Highlands of Perthshire. The time of Action …
The Lost Continent
During an expedition in the Canary Islands, an archeologist discovers a cave containing tablets with unknown writing. When translated, they …