English Fairy Tales

By Joseph Jacobs and Flora Annie Steel

Book Overview

English fairy tales presents a carefully curated collection of traditional stories drawn from English oral storytelling culture, shaped to preserve imagination, moral reflection, and playful wit. The book gathers narratives that blend magic with everyday life, where clever thinking often triumphs over strength and humor softens lessons about behavior and consequence. Many stories rely on simple structures that highlight curiosity, foolishness, and resourcefulness, making them accessible while retaining cultural depth. Supernatural elements appear alongside ordinary settings, allowing wonder to emerge naturally rather than dominate the narrative. The collection reflects a strong interest in preserving folklore that had long circulated informally, emphasizing storytelling as a shared cultural memory. Several tales celebrate intelligence and quick reasoning, while others gently mock human error and exaggerated fear. The tone remains lively and engaging, reinforcing the joy of spoken tales passed between generations. Overall, the book serves as both a preservation of tradition and a celebration of imagination, offering stories that balance amusement, moral insight, and timeless narrative charm.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9376390636
• ISBN13: 9789376390632
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"