One Hundred Favorite Folktales (Midland Book) [Paperback]

Stith Thompson (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 1974 | ISBN-10: 0253201721 | ISBN-13: 978-0253201720

Amongst the one hundred folktales are such familiar tales as The Three Billy-Goats Gruff, Haensel and Gretel, Sleeping Beuaty, and some perhaps not so familiar, The Magic Bird, The Goose Girl, and The Pancake.

"If you can buy only one fairytale book a year, buy this. Why? Because the chooser knows more about the folktales of all countries than anyone else in the world, and the choice is the flower of the flock." —New York Times Book Review

"Just relax and enjoy these delightful tales from all over the world—or better yet, read them aloud to some of your favorite children." —Quartet

"Should remain the standard tale anthology in English for years to come." —Folklore Forum

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you can buy only one fairytale book a year, buy this. Why? Because the chooser knows more about the folktales of all countries than anyone else in the world, and the choice is the flower of the flock." New York Times Book Review "Just relax and enjoy these delightful tales from all over the world - or better yet, read them aloud to some of your favorite children." Quartet "Should remain the standard tale anthology in English for years to come." Folklore Forum

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (September 22, 1974)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0253201721
• ISBN-13: 978-0253201720
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Collection For Any Library, March 31, 2000

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Heidi Anne Heiner (SurLaLune Fairy Tales.com) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One Hundred Favorite Folktales (Midland Book) (Paperback)

This is the collection of tales edited by Stith Thompson, one half of the team responsible for the Stith-Thompson classification system of folktales. Thompson pulls tales mostly from European sources and includes source and classification notes in the appendix. The tales are classics or often derivatives of well-known tales. They are also suitable for all ages. I have had this book for years and still pull it off my shelf on a regular basis.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will love this book!, May 23, 2001

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Kai A. Richardson (Edgewater, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escape from the Future: The Incredible Adventures of a Young Russian (Hardcover)

I have many personal feelings about this book, which I have read at least 3 times. I grew up with and am best friends with his youngest son and met Mr. Petrov countless times. On many occassions I had the unique priviledge of being able to discuss his book and the events which took place with the author in person. Still, had I never met Mr. Petrov, I am sure I would not have enjoyed this book any less. This book ranks with such books as 'Papillon', and 'To Live and Die in Shanghai', as one of the greatest true life prison stories ever told. Calling the ordeals that Mr. Petrov survived 'Kafkaesque' is an understatement. If you can find a copy of this book, I guarantee you will be forever satisfied.