An immortal story of chivalry, treachery and death told anew for our timesThe legend of King Arthur has retained its appeal and popularity through the ages: Mordred's treason, the knightly exploits of Tristan, Lancelot's fatally divided loyalties and his love for Guenevere, the quest for the Holy Grail.
A collection of political tales-first published in British workers' magazines-selected and introduced by acclaimed critic and author Michael RosenIn the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, unique tales inspired by traditional literary forms appeared frequently in socialist-leaning British periodicals, such as the Clarion, Labour Leader, and Social Democrat.
Mystery and excitement abound in this lively collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrate Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition and offers a carefully chosen combination of old favourites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as more modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and John Buchan.
Once upon a time, the name Baghdad conjured up visions of the most magical, romantic city on earth, where flying carpets carried noble thieves off on wonderful adventures, and vicious viziers and beautiful princesses mingled with wily peasants and powerful genies.
Probably one of the original 'story within a story' books, Arabian nights is a selection of stories told by a young girl on her wedding night to a prince who has sworn to kill any girl who marries him.
First recorded 1500 years ago, but taking its origins from a far earlier oral tradition, the Pancatantra is ascribed by legend to the celebrated, half-mythical teacher Visnu Sarma.
A delightful collection of modern Chinese talesThe Dragon Daughter and Other Lin Lan Fairy Tales brings together forty-two magical Chinese tales, most appearing for the first time in English.
Multimillion-copy bestselling author Gregory Maguire brings us the enchanting second novel in the series Another Day, returning to the world he first created inWicked.
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom an unmissable new voice comes the powerful and epic story of mythology's darkest heroine'Delightfully devastating' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen'A fiery and dramatic novel, starring one of mythology's most notorious women, this is a fascinating descent into darkness' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne'Full of thwarted love and dark magic .
"e;Persian Fairy Tales"e; is a delightful collection of 24 enchanting stories that have been lovingly passed down through generations by the elders of Persian lands.
Gustav Weils Werk "1001 Nacht" entführt den Leser in die faszinierende Welt des Orients, in der Geschichten von Liebe, Abenteuer und Magie erzählt werden.
In 'Die drei Lichter der kleinen Veronika' von Manfred Kyber taucht der Leser in eine faszinierende Welt ein, in der die kleine Veronika drei einzigartige Lichter besitzt, die sie auf magische Abenteuer führen.
Dieses eBook: "Abenteuer des Freiherrn von Münchhausen" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen.
**Brich den Fluch der Wüste**Die junge Dayana, eben noch Adelstochter auf der Flucht, nun angehende Königin des Wüstenreiches Sulakan, weiß nicht, wo ihr der Kopf steht.
With the dark, mythical magic of the Winternight trilogy, and the slow-burn romance of Spinning Silver, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is a feminist fantasy adventure that shows the power of female friendship and how love - both romantic and familial - can conquer even death itself.
Wo Engel, Pfauen und die Liebe Wunder wirken - ein magischer Roman aus den armenischen BergenAls die 58-jahrige Anatolia an einem gewohnlichen Morgen erwacht, ist sie uberzeugt: Heute ist ihr letzter Tag.
Forged by Blood meets Children of Blood and Bone in this thrilling fantasy debut inspired by West African mythologyA brand new West African-inspired adult fantasy, for fans of Tomi Adeyemi and Ehigbor OkosunIn the kingdom of Ile-Ife, General Mosebolatan is a warrior of unmatched valour.
In the first book in this romantasy duology inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, a slave and a princess switch places during an enemy attack, igniting parallel journeys of love and survival.
Trilogy Overview – The Goblin Chronicles: A Tale of Smoke & MirrorsIn a fractured world where goblins, Fae, humans, and gargoyles cling to ancient hatreds, a new terror rises—the Gugwe, towering monsters who march to enslave all races.
