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100 1 _aJacobs, Joseph,
_d1854-1916
245 1 0 _aEnglish Fairy Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master_and_his_Pupil
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-01
505 0 _aTom tit tot -- The three sillies -- The rose-tree -- The old woman and her pig -- How jack went to seek his fortune -- Mr. Vinegar -- Nix nought nothing -- Jack Hannaford -- Binnorie -- Mouse and mouser -- Cap o' rushes -- Teeny-tiny -- Jack and the beanstalk -- The story of the three little pigs -- The master and his pupil -- Titty mouse and tatty mouse -- Jack and his golden snuff-box -- The story of the three bears -- Jack the giant-killer -- Henny-penny -- Childe Rowland -- Molly Whuppie -- The red ettin -- The golden arm -- The history of Tom Thumb -- Mr. Fox -- Lazy Jack -- Johnny-cake -- Earl Mar's daughter -- Mr. Miacca -- Whittington and his cat -- The strange visitor -- The laidly worm of Spindleston Heugh -- The cat and the mouse -- The fish and the ring -- The magpie's nest -- Kate Crackernuts -- The cauld lad of Hilton -- The ass, the table, and the stick -- Fairy ointment -- The well of the world's end -- Master of all masters -- The three heads of the well.
508 _aText file produced by Charles Franks, Delphine Lettau and the people at DP HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"English Fairy Tales" by Joseph Jacobs is a collection of folk tales and stories compiled in the late 19th century. The book features a variety of traditional English tales, many of which delve into themes of magic, morality, and humor, showcasing characters such as cunning animals, foolish humans, and enchanted beings. Through engaging narratives, these tales reflect the rich oral storytelling tradition of England. The beginning of "English Fairy Tales" introduces the reader to the concept of English fairy tales, though it clarifies that not all tales feature fairies. In the preface, Jacobs discusses the significance of these stories, emphasizing the gaps in recording English folklore and his desire to contribute to this literature. He outlines his approach to collecting tales, noting that some stories have never been published before and that he has reworked many to suit a younger audience's understanding. The opening portion also includes a selection of whimsical tales such as "Tom Tit Tot," where a clever girl outsmarts a mischievous imp, and "The Three Sillies," highlighting the foolishness of a farmer's family. Overall, Jacobs aims to preserve and celebrate the innocence and joy of English folk tales for all readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- England
653 _aFairy tales -- England
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7439
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