Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know by Hamilton Wright Mabie

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Editor Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916
Title Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know
Note Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a curated collection of beloved fairy tales edited in the early 20th century. This compilation features classic stories that explore themes of morality, bravery, and the celebration of imagination, offering children timeless narratives that echo the struggle between good and evil, as well as the pursuit of happiness and justice. At the start of the book, the introduction elaborates on the significance of fairy tales, describing them as imaginative interpretations of the human experience. It underscores their role in fostering the imagination and providing insight into life's harshness through fantastical elements. The opening chapter introduces the tale of "One Eye, Two Eyes, Three Eyes," which follows the journey of a girl—Two Eyes—who is mistreated by her jealous sisters but finds solace and sustenance with a magical goat. As the story unfolds, it highlights the transformative power of kindness and the vindication of virtue, setting the tone for the enchanting tales that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
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EBook-No. 14916
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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