Length10h 43m
About this audiobook
Explore the rich tapestry of Slavic and African folklore in this visually evocative collection of stories. The tales are filled with shapeshifters, wise elders, and magical objects that guide the protagonists through trials of character. Each narrative serves as a window into the values and fears of the cultures they represent, preserved with respect and liveliness. This volume stands out for its unique selection of stories that venture off the beaten path of traditional fairy tale canons.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (2.6K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Literary Classics, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
2A TALE OF THE TONTLAWALD
3THE FINEST LIAR IN THE WORLD
4THE STORY OF THREE WONDERFUL BEGGARS
5SCHIPPEITARO
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6THE THREE PRINCES AND THEIR BEASTS (LITHUANIAN FAIRY TALE)
7THE GOAT'S EARS OF THE EMPEROR TROJAN
8THE NINE PEA-HENS AND THE GOLDEN APPLES
9THE LUTE PLAYER
10THE GRATEFUL PRINCE
11THE CHILD WHO CAME FROM AN EGG
12STAN BOLOVAN
13THE TWO FROGS
14THE STORY OF A GAZELLE
15HOW A FISH SWAM IN THE AIR AND A HARE IN THE WATER.
16TWO IN A SACK
17THE ENVIOUS NEIGHBOUR
18THE FAIRY OF THE DAWN
19THE ENCHANTED KNIFE
20JESPER WHO HERDED THE HARES
21THE UNDERGROUND WORKERS
22THE HISTORY OF DWARF LONG NOSE
23THE NUNDA, EATER OF PEOPLE
24THE STORY OF HASSEBU
25THE MAIDEN WITH THE WOODEN HELMET
26THE MONKEY AND THE JELLY-FISH
27THE HEADLESS DWARFS
28THE YOUNG MAN WHO WOULD HAVE HIS EYES OPENED
29THE BOYS WITH THE GOLDEN STARS
30THE FROG
31THE PRINCESS WHO WAS HIDDEN UNDERGROUND
32THE GIRL WHO PRETENDED TO BE A BOY
33THE STORY OF HALFMAN
34THE PRINCE WHO WANTED TO SEE THE WORLD
35VIRGILIUS THE SORCERER
36MOGARZEA AND HIS SON
37IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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