Favorite Fairy Tales: The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women
Exploring Literary Heritage through Beloved Fairy TalesBy Various
Length4h 57m
About this audiobook
In "Favorite Fairy Tales: The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women," a diverse array of contributors presents a compilation of cherished tales that shaped the imaginations of authors, leaders, and cultural figures throughout history. This anthology showcases beloved narratives, blending evocative storytelling with whimsical illustrations, revealing how these timeless stories have influenced the values and aspirations of generations. The literary style is imbued with nostalgia, as each tale resonates deeply with universal themes of hope, bravery, and morality, while situating itself within the broader context of childhood development and the significance of storytelling in shaping cultural identities. The authors behind this unique collection include educators, psychologists, and literary scholars who have explored the profound impact of fairy tales on societal norms and personal values. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences lend depth to the anthology, reflecting the significance of these narratives in understanding the human experience. Many contributors reveal their personal connections to the stories, further enriching the reader's appreciation of the cultural landscape these tales inhabit. "Favorite Fairy Tales" is an essential read for anyone interested in literature, psychology, or cultural studies. It invites readers of all ages to revisit the stories that not only entertained them as children but also helped form their character and worldview. Each tale serves as a reminder of the profound lessons embedded in these narratives, making this collection a valuable addition to any literary library.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length4 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CINDERELLA OR THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER
9THE STORY OF THE THREE BEARS
2JACK AND THE BEAN-STALK
10SNOW-WHITE AND ROSE-RED
3THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD
11THE WILD SWANS
4LITTLE RED-RIDING-HOOD
12ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP
5THE UGLY DUCKLING
13ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES
Show all chaptersShow less
6HOP-O’-MY-THUMB
14THE SECOND VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR
7BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
15THE HISTORY OF ALI COGIA, A MERCHANT OF BAGDAD
8LITTLE SNOWDROP
The New-York Book of PoetryVarious5h 17m$2 · $0.00
The Enchanted Castle: A Book of Fairy Tales from FlowerlandVarious46m$2 · $0.00
Masterpieces of Adventure—Oriental StoriesVarious4h 23m$2 · $0.00
The Story of Our CountryVarious4h 25m$2 · $0.00
Mr. Punch's Scottish HumourVarious2h 40m$1 · $0.00
Anthology of Massachusetts PoetsVarious2h 16m$2 · $0.00
The flying carpetVarious5h 22m$1 · $0.00
The Best Nonsense VersesVarious49m$2 · $0.00
The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known TalesVarious10h 12m$1 · $0.00
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — FictionVarious9h 55m$1 · $0.00
Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery ArgumentsVarious32h 50m$1 · $0.00
Half-Hours with Great Story-TellersVarious4h 14m$2 · $0.00
Burlesque Plays and PoemsVarious11h 34m$2 · $0.00
Monkey Jack and Other StoriesVarious24m$2 · $0.00
Songs and Ballads of the Southern People: 1861-1865Various4h 25m$2 · $0.00
Famous Composers and Their Works (Vol. 1&2)Various30h 8m$1 · $0.00
Myths and Legends of California and the Old SouthwestVarious4h 24m$2 · $0.00
Marsk Stig: a balladVarious32m$2 · $0.00
The English Lake DistrictVarious21m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical WritingsFyodor Dostoyevsky271h 27m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, Patrick & Branwell BrontëCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë138h 12m$1 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 55m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain416h 24m5 (2)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Works of TolstoyLeo Tolstoy412h 44m$1 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald86h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$1 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m$1 · $0.00
Pathways to LightPrakash Amte7h 6m$8
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
The Holy BibleKing James99h 50m$12 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters (8 Novels: Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall)Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë118h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Works of Jules VerneJules Verne247h 39m$2 · $0.00
You may also like
Fairy Tales Volume 1Marion Florence Lansing2h 53m$2.30
The Red Fairy BookAndrew Lang12h 55m$23
Granny's Wonderful ChairFrances Browne2h 23m$2 · $0.00
The Grey Fairy BookVarious10h 15m$2 · $0.00
CinderellaJacob and Wilhelm Grimm15m$2
The Thirteenth PrincessDiane Zahler5h 55m$24 · $0.00
The Wild SwansHans Christian Andersen48m$8
CinderellaCharles Perrault50m$5
The Goose-GirlBrothers Grimm13m$2 · $0.00
Grimm's Fairy Tales: From Patience to PranksJacob and Wilhelm Grimm24m$3
Little Red Cap and Other StoriesThe Brothers Grimm1h 1m$5 · $0.00
Fairy Tales From Far and NearKatharine Pyle5h 26m$2.30
Best of German Fairy Tales by Brothers Grimm I (German Fairy Tales in English)Gebrüder Grimm56m$5 · $0.00
Grimm's Fairy TalesWilhelm Grimm10h 53m$15 · $0.00
The Blue Rose Fairy BookMaurice Baring3h 59m$2 · $0.00
Wonder Tales: Favorite Fairy Tales from Around the WorldOscar Wilde, various authors, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, Joseph Jacobs, Elizabeth Klett11h 17m$20
Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Classics of Childhoodvarious authors1h 48m$10
King Arthur: A short biography5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies, George Fritsche6m$1 · $0.00
The Fairy Books of All Colours - Complete Series: Books 1-12 (Illustrated Edition)Andrew Lang133h 24m$2 · $0.00
East O' the Sun and West O' the MoonGudrun Thorne-Thomsen, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Engebretsen Moe2h 12m$1 · $0.00