Author: Shah, Idries (collected by)
Title: World Tales: The extraordinary coincidence of stories told in all times, in all places
Description: Allen Lane/Kestrel Books/Penguin Books Ltd. Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1979. First Edition, Hardback, Illustrated by: Various. Good Condition/Fair. 9780722668603 Folk tales are part of the universal heritage of mankind. This beautiful and unusual collection of sixty-five tales from around the world reveals the extraordinary coincidence of stories told in all age and all countries. Some tales are found in nearly every society throughout history, with only the cultural details being different. This volume includes, for instance, an Algonquin Indian version of Cinderella and a Norse William Tell. Each story has a short introduction that traces its history through various cultures. Then, a single version of the tale is selected and evocatively told by Idries Shah. The hundred and one outstanding illustrations are by thirty-seven famous leading illustrators, all living in Britain. Each picture has been specially commissioned for this book. These illustrations not only add a dimension of beauty and depth to the stories, but also serve as an introduction to the world of contemporary art. This combination of modern illustrations and timeless folk tales gives the reader a unique insight into our cultural heritage. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xi + 260. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket has edge wear with piece missing at top front edge, but is otherwise intact, with both flaps. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. very slight colour fading to top edge of covers. blue cloth; illustrated by 101 colour drawings throughout. Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Folk Tales; Short Stories; Traditionnal Stories; Children. ISBN: 0722668600. ISBN/EAN: 9780722668603. Dewey Code: 398.21. Inventory No: 4952.
Keywords: BZDB227 Sufism/Sufi/Idries Shah/Eastern Philosophy/Myths, Legends & Folklore/Children/Folk Tales/Short Stories/Childrens/Traditionnal Stories Myths, Legends & Folklore; Folk Tales; Short Stories; Traditionnal Stories; Children. Various Unbranded ISBN: 0
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Title: World Tales: The extraordinary coincidence of stories told in all times, in all places
Description: Allen Lane/Kestrel Books/Penguin Books Ltd. Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1979. First Edition, Hardback, Illustrated by: Various. Good Condition/Fair. 9780722668603 Folk tales are part of the universal heritage of mankind. This beautiful and unusual collection of sixty-five tales from around the world reveals the extraordinary coincidence of stories told in all age and all countries. Some tales are found in nearly every society throughout history, with only the cultural details being different. This volume includes, for instance, an Algonquin Indian version of Cinderella and a Norse William Tell. Each story has a short introduction that traces its history through various cultures. Then, a single version of the tale is selected and evocatively told by Idries Shah. The hundred and one outstanding illustrations are by thirty-seven famous leading illustrators, all living in Britain. Each picture has been specially commissioned for this book. These illustrations not only add a dimension of beauty and depth to the stories, but also serve as an introduction to the world of contemporary art. This combination of modern illustrations and timeless folk tales gives the reader a unique insight into our cultural heritage. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xi + 260. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket has edge wear with piece missing at top front edge, but is otherwise intact, with both flaps. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. very slight colour fading to top edge of covers. blue cloth; illustrated by 101 colour drawings throughout. Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Folk Tales; Short Stories; Traditionnal Stories; Children. ISBN: 0722668600. ISBN/EAN: 9780722668603. Dewey Code: 398.21. Inventory No: 4952.
Keywords: BZDB227 Sufism/Sufi/Idries Shah/Eastern Philosophy/Myths, Legends & Folklore/Children/Folk Tales/Short Stories/Childrens/Traditionnal Stories Myths, Legends & Folklore; Folk Tales; Short Stories; Traditionnal Stories; Children. Various Unbranded ISBN: 0
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- Book number: 4952
- Book number: 4952
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