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29 septembre 2024

Chronicle of Three Sisters

The Chronicle of Three Sisters by Johann Karl August Musaus The Chronicle of Three Sisters, sometimes also titled The Enchanted Knights, is a story in three richly illustrated books by Johann Karl August Musaus (1735-1787), published by Verlag von J A...

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1 août 2024

The Old Man Who Lived In a Wood

The Old Man Who Lived In a Wood Illustrated by T. Butler Stoney Published by Geo. Allen, 156 Charing Cross Road, London Text and pictures in this vintage picture book are not always synchronized. Don't be angry, it's still a lovely art work from the past....

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31 mars 2024

The Pied Piper in Pudding Lane

The Pied Piper in Pudding Lane being the truth about the Pied Piper, as Santa, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, discovered it before ever he left Pudding lane written by Sarah Addington, illustrated by Gertrude Alice Kay This book is the second in a...

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20 mars 2024

Come Lasses and Lads by Randolph Caldecott

This is a traditional British folk song dating from the 17th century, typically played and sung around the Maypole, on May 1st, or at sometime around the beginning of May when people celebrate the return of good times. Randolph Caldecott made a tremendous...

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31 décembre 2023

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel, illustrated by Theodor Hosemann When the printing process improved, more and more commercial products became available to more and more people. Printing was an important part of closing the gap between the higher and just established...

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26 décembre 2023

The Juniper Tree

The Juniper Tree with illustrations by Hermann Vogel First things first - this fairy tale is known under two titles: Juniper Tree and Almond Tree. Both sorts of trees share the same characteristics - their fruit contains potential poison which can cause...

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3 décembre 2023

The Goose Girl by Harold MacGrath

The Goose Girl by Harold MacGrath, illustrated by Andre Castaigne This romantic novel is based on the classic fairy tale The Goose Girl, published in the famous collection by the brothers Grimm in the second volume (1815) and adapted many times. Harold...

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26 novembre 2023

House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde

House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde with Illustrations by Jessie Marion King House of Pomegranates is the second (and last) book of fairy tales written by Oscar Wilde. The first book was titled The Happy Prince and Other Tales and was published in 1888....

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