Europa's Fairy Book
Europa's Fairy Book, published in 1916 with pictures by John D. Batten, is Joseph Jacobs's attempt to restore what he believed to be the common European forms of the best-known folk tales. A folklorist best known for his English and Celtic collections, Jacobs compared the versions told across the continent and retold each story in a single plain version. The book includes "The Cinder-Maid," "Beauty and the Beast," "Reynard and Bruin," "The Swan Maidens," "The Master Thief," "The Master-Maid," "A Dozen at a Blow," "Thumbkin" and "Snowwhite," among twenty-five tales. A letter to his granddaughter opens the volume, and notes at the end discuss the sources and variants of each story. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Europa's Fairy Book
Europa's Fairy Book by Joseph Jacobs can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Europa's Fairy Book online?
Yes. Europa's Fairy Book opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Europa's Fairy Book free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Europa's Fairy Book is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Europa's Fairy Book in the public domain?
Yes. Europa's Fairy Book by Joseph Jacobs is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Europa's Fairy Book?
About 3 h 53 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Europa's Fairy Book?
Europa's Fairy Book by Joseph Jacobs is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
