Tales of Folk and Fairies
Tales of Folk and Fairies, published in 1919, is a collection of fourteen folk and fairy tales from many countries, retold and illustrated by Katharine Pyle, the American writer and artist and sister of Howard Pyle. The stories range widely: "The Meester Stoorworm" from Scotland, two tales from Louisiana, "Jean Malin and the Bull-Man" and "The Talking Eggs," a Scandinavian, a Serbian and a Cossack story, "The Frog Princess" from Russia, two Persian tales of magic objects and silver citrons, a Norse tale of a magic pipe, two stories from India and one from the Arabian Nights. The book closes with "Dame Pridgett and the Fairies." Pyle tells them simply, for children, keeping the flavor of each tradition. 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 Tales of Folk and Fairies
Tales of Folk and Fairies by Katharine Pyle 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 Tales of Folk and Fairies online?
Yes. Tales of Folk and Fairies 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 Tales of Folk and Fairies free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Tales of Folk and Fairies 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 Tales of Folk and Fairies in the public domain?
Yes. Tales of Folk and Fairies by Katharine Pyle 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 Tales of Folk and Fairies?
About 3 h 37 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 Tales of Folk and Fairies?
Tales of Folk and Fairies by Katharine Pyle is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
