The Grey Fairy Book - format ePub

In the quaint seaside town of Summerisle, where the sun casts a golden glow and the waves whisper secrets, a sinister undercurrent lurks beneath the idyllic facade. As summer draws to a close, a group...

In "A Short History of Scotland," Andrew Lang presents a concise yet illuminating exploration of Scotland's rich historical tapestry. Written with clarity and elegance, Lang weaves together socio-political...

The Orange Fairy Book, a remarkable collection edited by Andrew Lang, showcases a vibrant array of fairy tales from diverse cultures, encapsulating the rich tapestry of human imagination. As part of Lang's...

In "The Olive Fairy Book," Andrew Lang compiles a mesmerizing array of folktales that resonate with the cultural richness of global traditions. As the fifth installment in Lang's renowned series of fairy...

In 'New Collected Rhymes,' Andrew Lang presents a rich tapestry of poetry that celebrates the nuances of human experience through whimsical yet poignant verse. Lang's literary style is marked by his unique...

The Red True Story Book needs no long Introduction. The Editor, in presenting The Blue True Story Book, apologised for offering tales so much less thrilling and romantic than the legends of the Fairies,...

"Some of the first, and best, stories we ever hear in our lives."—Washington PostThe Pink Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic...

In 'The Red Fairytales' by Andrew Lang, readers are transported into a world of enchanting and captivating stories. Lang's literary style combines traditional fairytales with a unique twist, creating...

Andrew Lang's 'The Blue Fairytales' is a collection of classic fairy tales presented in a scholarly and engaging manner. Lang's literary style combines a love for folklore with a keen eye for detail,...

Andrew Lang's 'The Complete Fairy Books' is a compilation of 12 volumes of fairy tales, myths, and folklore from around the world. Written in a charming and accessible style, Lang's fairy books captivate...

In 'Tales of Troy: Ulysses, the Sacker of Cities' by Andrew Lang, readers are transported to the epic world of Greek mythology through vivid storytelling and intricate detail. Lang's narrative style weaves...

An enchanting collection of fairy tales, 'The Lilac Fairytales' by Andrew Lang captivates readers with its whimsical storytelling and timeless charm. Lang's literary style seamlessly weaves together fantastical...

In Andrew Lang's 'Big Book of Fairytales (Illustrated Edition)', readers are transported into a world filled with fantastical creatures, magical adventures, and moral lessons. Featuring classic tales...

The "Mark of Cain" is a small pattern used in tattooing, which is said to correspond with the tribal mark which Jehovah appointed to Cain in the patriarchal story. This mark is seen upon the body of a...

Andrew Lang's 'Letters on Literature' is a collection of insightful and thought-provoking essays that delve into various aspects of literary works, authors, and genres. Lang's engaging writing style and...

On ne pourrait définir l’homme comme un animal boycottant, les créatures inférieures pratiquant aussi l’art du Boycottage. Le troupeau, si l’on en croit le proverbe, boycotte le cerf chargé d’années ;...

Saviez-vous que la Belle au Bois Dormant avait une fille prénommée Aurore ? Que pour retrouver son amour perdu, une princesse alla jusqu'au palais à l'est du soleil et à l'ouest de la lune ? Et connaissez-vous...

Si nous possédons les registres du procès en réhabilitation de Jeanne d'Arc (1450-1456) avec les témoignages donnés sous la foi du serment de plus de cent vingt témoins oculaires qui avaient connu la...

The Lilac Fairy Book is the last of Andrew Lang’s twelve Fairy Books, which were published between 1889 and 1910. A collection of fairy and folk tales from around the world, The Lilac Fairy Book includes...

The Red Fairy Book is the second of Andrew Lang’s twelve Fairy Books, which were published between 1889 and 1910. A collection of fairy and folk tales from around the world, The Red Fairy Book includes...

Andrew Lang's Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's "Coloured" Fairy Books constitute a twelve-book series of fairy tale collections. Although Andrew Lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition,...

The ways were rude and long from Bordeaux town to Orleans, whither I had set my face, not knowing, when I left my own country, that the city was beleaguered by the English. For who could guess that lords...

The archaeologist studies human life in its material remains; he tracks progress (and occasional degeneration) from the rudely chipped flints in the ancient gravel beds, to the polished stone weapon,...

"...The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town. Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising...

The theory that Francis Bacon was, in the main, the author of "Shakespeare's plays," has now been for fifty years before the learned world. Its advocates have met with less support than they had reason...

After the heavy rain of a thunderstorm has washed the soil, it sometimes happens that a child, or a rustic, finds a wedge-shaped piece of metal or a few triangular flints in a field or near a road. There...

The stories in the Fairy Books have generally been such as old women in country places tell to their grandchildren. Nobody knows how old they are, or who told them first. The children of Ham, Shem and...

Persons not much interested in, or cognisant of, "antiquarian old womanries," as Sir Walter called them, may ask "what all the pother is about," in this little tractate. On my side it is "about" the veracity...

In the annals of ancient lore, the siege of Troy stands as a timeless epic of valor, treachery, and the whims of fate. "Tales of Troy" by Andrew Lang transports readers to the heart of this legendary...

Step into a realm of enchantment with "A Collection of Ballads (Unabridged)" by Andrew Lang. This timeless anthology gathers over 200 captivating ballads, each a tapestry of love, loss, adventure, and...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

"'Give me Harry Potter,' said Voldemort's voice, 'and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.'"As he climbs...

"There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building… wherever they had murdered…"...

"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways … their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course,...

"'You are sharing the Dark Lord's thoughts and emotions. The Headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue. He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord.'" Dark times have...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

Chaos descends inside the quarantine zone as a hurricane threatens to finish what the disease started.With an army of infected pouring across Key West, the last bands of survivors are caught between fighting...

Six years ago, Laura Jefferies was saved from her burning house and taken to another world by two strangers, only to learn that she could not return home. Her only chance of getting back to her family...

There was a war on when Thomas was young, and now that it's done, he finds a dubious retirement from soldiering in acting as a magic man. He's worn the mantle of a wizard long enough that he can't remember...

Everything happens for a reason.The Fates pay Samantha and Kathy a visit when the sisters' misstep, which left a man the target of a vampire bite, leads to unimaginable consequences in the future.Unconvinced...

I am Blackstone, Jessica Blackstone and I watch a basketball game in a booth at the stadium in Toronto, the Raptors are playing. I grab a twin engine plane that has been modified to fly into the arctic...

Flat Earth: The Ultimate Cover-Up" follows investigative journalist Mark Reynolds on a journey sparked by his discovery of online flat Earth communities. Intrigued by the fervent discussions and the questioning...

Bove Sandle, captain of the starship Ibex, has been receiving visions since his mission to the planet Kryth as a member of the First Encounter team. The first visions were to make him stop the colony,...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'" Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy...

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

A heart-wrenching grim cozy pirate's tale with a little bit of romance. This is not 'Cozy' in the traditional sense, unless you find misery and betrayal to be as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa."This...

The Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother – 1984 itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

"'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'"When the Knight Bus crashes...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...