Author: Marie Brennan
Publisher: Book View Cafe
ISBN: 1611386152
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 559
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ABOVE It is the seventeenth century. For twenty years, the City of London has been torn apart: by war, by plague, by fire. BELOW The Onyx Court is London's faerie shadow. Dedicated to co-existence with mortals, it struggles to survive against rival courts who oppose everything it stands for. BETWEEN Now, when these two realms are at their most divided, they face a threat neither can defeat alone. The Great Fire ravaging London is more than mere flames. While the city's human residents struggle to halt the inexorable blaze, the fae must defeat a stranger foe: the embodiment of the fire itself, a monstrous Dragon that seeks to devour London both above and below. If the faerie queen Lune and her mortal consort cannot bring the two worlds together, the city itself may not survive . . . .
Author: Marie Brennan
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 1785650769
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 435
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The year is 1639, and King Charles I and Parliament vie for power, fighting one another with politics and armies alike. Below the streets of London, the faerie court has enemies of its own. The old ways are breaking down, and no one knows what will take their place. A greater threat is growing, and under a new king, mortal and fae will have to lay aside the differences that divide them, and fight together for the survival of London itself...
Author: Anne Bradstreet
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 536
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Author: Jacob Grimm
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
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Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm embodies a centuries-old legacy of folklore and fairy tales that have enchanted readers across generations. This collection is a comprehensive tapestry of the rich oral traditions of Germanic culture, presenting a vivid spectrum of themes--from the whimsical to the macabre. It showcases a diverse array of literary styles, from the simple, direct narratives of peasant tales to the more complex moral stories intended for a broader audience. The anthology is significant for its preservation and presentation of cultural heritage, with standout pieces that have become cornerstones of children's literature worldwide. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were pioneering scholars in the fields of linguistics and folklore, and their collective work on this anthology was instrumental in the development of the folkloristics. They delved into the historical and cultural backdrops of the stories they collected, ensuring their persistence through written word. The compilation aligns with the Romantic Movement's appreciation for the natural and the supernatural, encapsulating a blend of the authentic voices of the common folk with scholarly interest, enriching readers' understanding of early 19th-century Germanic culture. Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm offers readers an unparalleled journey into the heart of folklore and fairy tale tradition. Each story serves as a portal to the past, inviting readers to explore the depths of human imagination and the complexities of societal values of the time. This collection is indispensable for anyone with a thirst for cultural history, literary diversity, and the timeless appeal of storytelling. Readers are encouraged to delve into this anthology, to uncover the layers of meaning within each tale, and to reflect on the universal messages that connect us across time and space.
Author: Wilhelm Grimm
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486210803
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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Fifty-three great Grimm stories: "Rumpelstiltskin," "Snow White," "Hansel and Gretel," and many more. 114 illustrations by Walter Crane.
Author: Jacob Grimm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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English translations of fifty-two fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm.
Author: Brothers Grimm
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1401304362
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
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ONCE UPON A TIME will be a re-issue of classic fairy tales by the Grimm brothers that will also function as a loose tie-in to the ABC fall 2011 show "Once Upon a Time," featuring 40 public domain translations of Grimm brother tales. The show has a 13-episode order for the fall 2011 season, and premieres on October 23, running through mid-February. It will air on Sunday nights at 8pm. The show's story centers on a woman who is the long-lost daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming who must return to Storybrooke, Maine to help break a curse the Evil Queen set on the world of fairy tales, causing all fairy tale characters to be transported to the modern world and forget their magical origins. The book will be small and gift-sized (think LAST LECTURE), and will feature original artwork and illustrations by artist Kevin Tong (cover, full-page illustrations, series of decorative and thematic illustrations throughout interior). Tong worked as an artist on LOST’s art campaign and currently does amazing concert posters. His aesthetic is dark and edgy, and lines up nicely with that of the show—exactly what we’re going for with these illustrations. For our book, he’ll illustrate the cover, six full-page interior pieces to go with the tales featured in both the book and the show (Snow White, Cinderella, Rumplestiltskin, Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty), and between 20-30 small, decorative images and spot pieces to adorn the interior pages.
Author: The Brothers Grimm
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
ISBN: 1616409592
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
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The classic fairy tale "Cinderella," as told originally by the Grimm brothers. Some elements will be quite familiar to modern readers, but a surprising twist delivers a moral at the end of the story.
Author: Alan Rudrum
Publisher: Broadview Press
ISBN: 1551114623
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 556
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The publication of The Broadview Anthology of Seventeenth-Century Verse and Prose is a literary event; this comprehensive volume is the first anthology of the period to reflect the breadth of seventeenth-century studies in recent decades. Over one hundred writers are included, from John Chamberlain at the beginning of the century to Elisabeth Singer Rowe at its end. There are generous selections from the work of all major writers, and a representation of the work of virtually every writer of significance. The work of women writers figures prominently, with extensive selections not only from canonical writers such as Behn and Bradstreet, but also from other writers (such as Katherine Philips and Margaret Cavendish) who have been receiving considerable scholarly attention in recent years. The anthology is broadly inclusive, with writing from America as well as from the British Isles. Memoirs, letters, political texts, travel writing, prophetic literature, street ballads, and pamphlet literature are all here, as is a full representation of the literary poetry and prose of the period, including the poetry of Jonson; the prose of Bacon; the metaphysical poetry of Donne, Herbert, Marvell, and others; the lyric verse of Herrick; and substantial selections from the poetry and prose of Milton and Dryden. (While Samson Agonistes is included in its entirety, Milton’s epic poems have been excluded, in order to allow space for other works not so readily accessible elsewhere.) The editors have included complete works wherever possible. A headnote by the editors introduces each author, and each selection has been newly annotated.
Author: Andrew Motion
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241971624
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 840
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Poetry by Heart - based on the hugely successful nationwide schools competition, 200 magical poems to learn by heart 'The poems we learn stay with us for the rest of our lives. They become personal and invaluable, and what's more they are free gifts - there for the taking' Simon Armitage Two years ago former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion had the idea of setting up Poetry by Heart - a nationwide annual competition for secondary schools which asked contestants to learn two or three poems and be judged on their recitations, first at school level, then regional, then in a national final held at London's National Portrait Gallery. It's proved a huge success, with hundreds of schools participating in the first year, and numbers up by 20% in the second. Coinciding with the start of the third year of competition, and published on National Poetry Day whose theme coincidentally in 2014 is Recitation, this Poetry by Heart anthology brings together the pool of poems - 200 altogether - from which contestants make their choices. Specially picked by Motion and his three co-editors, these poems make up a treasure house - of almost-unknown poems and familiar poems from the mainstream; love poems and war poems; funny poems and heartbroken poems; poems that recreate the world we know and poems written on the dark side of the moon. And all chosen with a view to their being recited out loud. From William Wordsworth to Wilfred Owen, Emily Brontë to Elizabeth Bishop this wonderfully enjoyable anthology will be enjoyed by all ages and includes the best poets from the past to the present day. In a groundbreaking feature, the book includes QR codes which allow readers to use their mobile phones to listen to recordings of the poems - many of them specially recorded by the poets themselves. Sir Andrew Motion was Poet Laureate from 1999 till 2009, and is Professor of Creative Writing at Royal Holloway College, London. Jean Sprackland'sTilt won the Costa Poetry award in 2008. She is a Reader in Poetry at Manchester Metropolitan University. Julie Blake is co-Founder and Director of The Full English, an organization based in Bristol which provides support to teachers of English Literature. Mike Dixon is an educational consultant specializing in English in the classroom.
