Joseph Jacobs' English, More English, and Indian Folk and Fairy Tales, Batten Review
Over a century ago, Joseph Jacobs began collecting the first set of English fairy tales, in response to a then popular feeling that “there were no English fairy tales.” — “English Folk and Fairy Tales,” the first in a series of 6 books by Joseph Jacobs, w
Joseph Jacobs' English, More English, and Indian Folk and Fairy Tales Review
Over a century ago, Joseph Jacobs began collecting the first set of English fairy tales, in response to a then popular feeling that “there were no English fairy tales.” — “English Folk and Fairy Tales,” the first in a series of 6 books by Joseph Jacobs, w
English Fairy Tales Collected by Joseph Jacobs Review
“English Fairy Tales” is a collection of 43 traditional stories that recount the adventures of giants, witches, princes, princesses, and animals. These are real fairy tales and not watered down tales with a happy ending. Though not politically correct in every way, “English Fairy Tales” is true to the spirit of children’s stories. Along with the classics (e.g. Jack the Giant Killer and Tom Thumb) there are lesser-known tales full of real suspense, action, ghosts, magic, really wicked stepmothers, love lost, imps, and fairies. And no guns. English Fairy Tales provides the little stressors that Disney doesn't, so that the effect is genuine - real anxiety, and real relief at the point of resolution. You can never be sure that there will be a wedding at the end of any story. This book also has beautiful word-play and rhythm. A real keeper!
