English Fairy And Folk Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from England, compiled and edited by Edwin Sidney Hartland. The book includes a wide variety of tales, from well-known classics like ''Jack and the Beanstalk'' and ''Tom Thumb'' to lesser-known stories about witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. The stories are organized thematically, with sections on heroes and heroines, ghosts and goblins, and animal tales, among others. Hartland’s introduction provides historical context for the tales, and he includes notes and commentary throughout the book to help readers understand the origins and meanings of the stories. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in English folklore and fairy tales, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich storytelling tradition of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
