Length4h 45m
About this audiobook
In "Folk-Lore and Legends: English," a rich anthology curated by various authors, readers are transported into the vivid tapestry of English folklore. This collection masterfully interweaves traditional tales, myths, and legends that encapsulate the essence of English cultural heritage. The literary style ranges from the lyrical to the narrative, evoking a sense of nostalgia while providing critical insights into the society and values of bygone eras. Each story is a reflection of the collective imagination, revealing the fears, morals, and idiosyncrasies of the communities from which they originated. The authors of this anthology, drawing from various backgrounds and regions of England, are committed to preserving the oral traditions that have shaped the English identity. Their dedication resonates with their experiences in folklore studies, anthropology, and the arts, leading them to compile a diverse range of narratives. The juxtaposition of tales from different locales offers a nuanced perspective on themes such as heroism, morality, and the supernatural, showcasing the shared yet distinctive nature of English storytelling. This anthology is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the roots of English literature and the cultural significance embedded within its folklore. Students, scholars, and casual readers alike will find immense value in this compilation, which not only entertains but also serves as a vital resource for understanding the historical and social fabric of England.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length4 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
18THE SPECTRE COACH.
2A DISSERTATION ON FAIRIES.
19THE BAKER’S DAUGHTER.
3NELLY, THE KNOCKER.
20THE FAIRY CHILDREN.
4THE THREE FOOLS.
21THE HISTORY OF JACK AND THE BEANSTALK.
5Tale First.
22JOHNNY REED’S CAT.
Show all chaptersShow less
6Tale Second.
23LAME MOLLY.
7Tale Third.
24THE BROWN MAN OF THE MOORS.
8Tale Fourth.
25HOW THE COBBLER CHEATED THE DEVIL.
9Tale Fifth.
26THE TAVISTOCK WITCH.
10Tale Sixth.
27THE WORM OF LAMBTON.
11THE TULIP FAIRIES.
28THE OLD WOMAN AND THE CROOKED SIXPENCE.
12I.
29THE YORKSHIRE BOGGART.
13II.
30THE DUERGAR.
14THE FAIRIES’ CUP.
31THE BARN ELVES.
15THE WHITE LADY
32LEGENDS OF KING ARTHUR.
16I.
33SILKY.
17II.
The Forgotten Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament (Annotated)Various15h 26m$2 · $0.00
History of Woman Suffrage (Vol. 1-6) (Annotated)Various305h 31m$2 · $0.00
Modern American Poetry (Annotated)Various13h 28m$2 · $0.00
The Voices of Slaves (Annotated)Various265h 6m$2 · $0.00
A Treasury of War Poetry: British and American Poems of the World War 1914-1917 (Annotated)Various5h 49m$2 · $0.00
Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala (Annotated)Various17h 14m$2 · $0.00
Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments (Annotated)Various32h 46m$2 · $0.00
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
Favorite Fairy Tales: The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and WomenVarious4h 58m$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
C. S. LewisC. S. Lewis38h 55m$30
The Jeeves and Wooster Stories: The Complete Collection (33 Books)P. G. Wodehouse21h 57m$15 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m$46 · $0.00
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical WritingsFyodor Dostoyevsky270h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Annotated)Howard Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney13h 10m$2 · $0.00
Charles Dickens: Complete Works (Annotated)Charles Dickens819h 4m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Jane Austen & Brontë Sisters (Annotated)Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë203h 52m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, Patrick & Branwell BrontëCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë138h 12m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare108h 44m$1.80 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (Annotated)Oscar Wilde126h 19m$2 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 1m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of the Brontë Family Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë140h 13m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain415h 9m5.0 (2)$2 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
All NovelsGeorge Orwell53h 48m$10 · $0.00
The Complete Works of TolstoyLeo Tolstoy412h 44m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Annotated)Louisa May Alcott226h 24m$2 · $0.00
Sherlock Holmes series - completeArthur Conan54h 8m$3.50 · $0.00
You may also like
The Legend of the Lincoln ImpH. J. Kesson8m$2 · $0.00
Solomon's Magic CirclesNorah Elmorn / Luiz Santos6h 12m$7 · $0.00
The Next Step in ReligionRoy Wood Sellars5h$2 · $0.00
Fairy's AlbumAnonymous7m$2 · $0.00
The Book of Hallowe'enRuth Edna Kelley2h 50m$2 · $0.00
Slavic MythologyJan Hanuš Máchal3h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Gods of MexicoLewis Spence15h 5m$2.40
Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of ScotlandJohn Gregorson Campbell8h 21m$2 · $0.00
Little Goblins TenPamela Jane4m$4 · $0.00
The Chinese DragonL. Newton Hayes1h 15m$2.30
The Fairy MythologyThomas Keightley21h 35m$2 · $0.00
Egyptian MythologyLewis Spence10h 51m$1 · $0.00
The Corpus HermeticumG. R. S. Mead3h 34m$4.10 · $0.00
Sixty Folk-Tales from Exclusively Slavonic SourcesK. J. Erben, Bozena Nemcova, A. H. Skultety, P. Dobshinsky, B. M. Kulda, J. Rimavski, M. Krachmanov Valjavets, J. F. Jukih, Konstantin Pavlof, Vuk St. Karadsich, A. Afanasief, P. A. Lavrovski, P. Kulish, K. W. Wóycicki10h 45m$1 · $0.00
Bantu Beliefs and Magic (Annotated)C. W. Hobley10h 30m$2 · $0.00
Folk Tales Of Sind And GuzaratC. A. Kincaid3h 35m$2.40
Chu's Day at the BeachNeil Gaiman6m$4 · $0.00
The Book of Talismans Amulets and Zodiacal GemsKate Pavitt, William Thomas6h 33m$4.70 · $0.00
Collectanea Hermetica (Volumes 1-10) (Annotated)William Wynn Westcott18h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Corpus HermeticumG. R.3h 34m$3.50 · $0.00