English Fairy Tales and Legends av Rosalind Kerven

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<p><strong>12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of dragons to Robin Hood.</strong></p><p>Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture. In his book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best English fairy tales for a new generation. These are stories of giants, dragons, fairies and Arthurian Romance. Together, they form a perfect introduction to the different types of traditional stories and their place in English oral and written heritage.</p><p>Each tale is linked with a specific place or county in England: ''The Dragon Castle'' from Northumberland, ''The Girl Snatched By Fairies'' from County Durham, ''The Princess and the Fool'' from Kent and ''The Dark Moon'' from Lincolnshire.</p><p>The book also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came from, its development and short summaries of many related or similar stories.</p>