Myth & legend told as fiction
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Myth & legend told as fiction
Published here alongside their evocative original illustrations, these fairy tales by the celebrated playwright and poet include "The Happy Prince and Other Tales" and "A House of Pomegranates." Revised reissue. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; FC; FM; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 108 x 21. Weight in Grams: 130.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Signet
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780451531070
- ISBN
- 9780451531070
Condition: New
€ 7.95
€ 7.95
Paperback. Comes out of the tradition of evening storytelling, a popular form of entertainment in traditional African societies. This volume offers a collection of 23 Yoruba trickster tales. It includes Ajapa, notable for his strikingly human habits, abilities, weaknesses and disposition, and presents his different aspects including his amusing relations. Num Pages: 218 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803286115
- ISBN
- 9780803286115
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.01
€ 20.99
€ 20.01
Paperback. A Salutation in Rhyme Metrically Mirroring and Lauding Scotland's Heroes and Heroines of Innovation and Discovery in a Celebration of Their Contributions to the Good of the Human Race. 128 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; FQ; JFHF. Dimension: 209 x 126 x 11. Weight: 168.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905222315
- ISBN
- 9781905222315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.43
€ 9.99
€ 8.43
Hardback. The king despairs of his idle sons, so he hires a learned brahmin who promises to make their lessons in statecraft unmissable. The lessons are disguised as short stories, featuring mainly animal protagonists. Series: Clay Sanskrit Library. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 168 x 115 x 24. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- New York University Press
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814762080
- ISBN
- 9780814762080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.19
€ 33.19
Hardback. Features a collection of 26 traditional stories from different Native American tribes, including the Pawnee, Cheyenne, Blackfoot, and Lakota. In this title, these include "The Gift of the Sacred Calf Pipe" which demonstrate the deep spiritual values contained in Native American oral culture. Illustrator(s): Goble, Paul. Num Pages: 48 pages, 45 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 266 x 187 x 12. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Publisher
- World Wisdom Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935493204
- ISBN
- 9781935493204
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.58
€ 16.99
€ 16.58
mass_market. Num Pages: 423 pages. BIC Classification: FM; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 104 x 41. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Solaris United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 423
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9781781081860
- ISBN
- 9781781081860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.82
€ 9.82
Paperback. The tales told by Shahrazad over a thousand and one nights to delay her execution by the vengeful King Shahriyar have become among the most popular in both Eastern and Western literature. This title provides tales that range from the epic adventures of "Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp" to the farcical "Young Woman and her Five Lovers". Illustrator(s): Harvey, William. Translator(s): Dawood, N. J. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FC; FQ; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Harmondsworth, Middlesex
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1973
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140442892
- ISBN
- 9780140442892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.71
€ 13.99
€ 10.71
Paperback. The 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. This title presents an account of the knights of the Round Table. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140455656
- ISBN
- 9780140455656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.82
€ 13.99
€ 10.82
Hardback. Discover the history and fables of these Nordic warriors and explorers! Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- Adams Media Corporation
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781507201435
- ISBN
- 9781507201435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.60
€ 16.99
€ 12.60
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FM; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Tachyon Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- hardcover
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616962487
- ISBN
- 9781616962487
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.60
€ 20.99
€ 19.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 221 x 24. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Pegasus Books United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605985435
- ISBN
- 9781605985435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.39
€ 13.99
€ 10.39
Paperback. Odysseus survives a storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops and the isle of Circe, the lure of the Sirens' song and a trip to the Underworld, only to find his most difficult challenge at home, where treacherous suitors seek to steal his kingdom and his loyal wife, Penelope. Series: P.S. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 24. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061244186
- ISBN
- 9780061244186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.17
€ 14.99
€ 11.17
Paperback. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: FM; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 254 x 14. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- DC Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781897190944
- ISBN
- 9781897190944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.20
€ 20.99
€ 15.20
Paperback. Includes tales such as young women go on long and difficult quests, wicked stepmothers turn children into geese and tsars ask dangerous riddles, with help or hindrance from magical dolls, cannibal witches, talking skulls, stolen wives, and brothers disguised as wise birds. Editor(s): Chandler, Robert. Translator(s): Chandler, Robert; Chandler, Robert; Chandler, Robert. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141442235
- ISBN
- 9780141442235
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.13
€ 16.99
€ 13.13
paperback. One day Roger Welsch ventured to ask his father a delicate personal question: "Why am I an only child?" His father's answer is one of many examples of the delightful and laughter-inducing ribald tales Welsch has compiled from a lifetime of listening to and sharing the folklore of the Plains. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803284289
- ISBN
- 9780803284289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.15
€ 21.99
€ 21.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 123 x 10. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Publisher
- Appletree Press Ltd Belfast
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847580030
- ISBN
- 9781847580030
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.70
€ 9.70
Hardcover. 25 tales of faeries, elves and goblins, beautifully illustrated throughout Num Pages: 240 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 144 x 30. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Publisher
- National Trust
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907892479
- ISBN
- 9781907892479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.40
€ 19.99
€ 15.40
Paperback. Ancient legend tells of an army of knights that will remain sleeping until the last days. The knights are waking up. Num Pages: 384 pages, maps. BIC Classification: FM; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 28. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781595549099
- ISBN
- 9781595549099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.00
€ 19.99
€ 19.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; FA; FQ; HRG; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408881590
- ISBN
- 9781408881590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.98
€ 9.99
€ 9.98
Paperback. A first post-war work of Samuel Beckett and his first novel in French. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 10. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571244751
- ISBN
- 9780571244751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.08
€ 13.99
€ 10.08