Favorite Fairy Tales: The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women

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Author Various
Illustrator Newell, Peter, 1862-1924
Title Favorite Fairy Tales: The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women
Note Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Jack, the giant-killer -- Cinderella; or, The little glass slipper -- Jack and the bean-stalk -- The sleeping beauty in the wood -- Little Red-riding-hood -- The ugly duckling -- Hop-o'-my-thumb -- Beauty and the beast -- Little Snowdrop -- The story of the three bears -- Snow-white and Rose-red -- The wild swans -- Aladdin and the wonderful lamp -- Ali Baba and the forty thieves -- The second voyage of Sinbad the sailor -- The history of Ali Cogia, a merchant of Bagdad.
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Summary "Favorite Fairy Tales: The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women" is a collection of classic fairy tales published in the early 20th century. Curated from personal choices made by influential figures in American society, such as educators and publicists, this anthology includes beloved stories like “Cinderella,” “Jack the Giant-Killer,” and “The Ugly Duckling.” The book pays homage to the timeless themes of childhood imagination and morality found in traditional fairy tales. The beginning of the book introduces the premise of gathering favorite fairy tales that have profoundly resonated with prominent individuals over the years. The opening portions include a list of selected tales along with notable figures attributed to each story, highlighting the cultural significance and lasting impact of these narratives. Additionally, the text hints at the delightful retellings of classic tales, illustrating the fruitful creativity and imagination that defines this charming and nostalgic collection. (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. 32389
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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