The Magic Hat and Other Danish Fairy Tales
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Автор | | Edited by Clara Stroebe |
Издатель | | Dover Publications |
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Содержание:
The Little Wild Duck, The Little Girl and the Serpent, Jack with the Golden Hair, Peter Redhat, The Princess with the Twelve Pair of Golden Shoes, The Magic Hat, Little May, The Princess on the Island, The Good Sword
Описание:
Strange and wonderful things happen in these classic Danish fairy tales: a boy steals a magic hat from the trolls, giving him the power of invisibility. And when a beautiful young girl is thrown down a well by her evil stepmother, she meets some magical little people. In another story, a lovely little girl encounters a huge, scary serpent that turns into a handsome prince. Told in simple, direct narratives handed down over generations by peasants, shepherds, fishermen, and other common folk, the stories in this collection are not merely whimsical tales of make-believe. Brimming with beauty, humor, and excitement, they illuminate such admirable qualities as strength, faith, loyalty, and endurance. For example, the young girl in "The Little Wild Duck" suffers terrible hardship but is rewarded at last for her goodness, while the boy in "The Magic Hat" learns a hard lesson about the price of dishonesty. Perfect for reading by or to youngsters, the exotic settings and engaging...Похожие книги