Myths
Old Peter's Russian Tales
Arthur Ransome is best known for his Swallows and Amazons series of children’s books. This is the only example of his fiction in the public …
The Prose Edda
Also known as the Younger Edda or Snorri's Edda, the Prose Edda is a three-part work composed or at least compiled by thirteenth-century Ice…
The Book of Werewolves
The Book of Werewolves by Sabine Baring-Gould delves into the fascinating world of lycanthropy, exploring the myths and legends that have su…
The Odyssey for Boys and Girls
A retelling of the adventures of Ulysses, including his adventures both the Cyclops and Circe, as he journeys home to his home of Ithaca. T…
The Arabian Nights Entertainments
The main frame story concerns a king and his new bride. The king, Shahryar, upon discovering his ex-wife's infidelity executes her and then …
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
This story of Santa Claus veers away slightly from the traditional stories of his beginnings. L. Frank Baum creates a world of fantasy that …
The Legends of the Jews
Rabbi Louis Ginzberg was one of the outstanding Talmudists of the twentieth century. He was born on November 28, 1873, in Kovno, Lithuania; …
Märchen
Bei diesem letzten Märchen-Almanach von Hauff sind die Märchen:* Die Sage vom Hirschgulden* Das kalte Herz* Saids Schicksale* Die …
Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson
The most complete set of the epic Norse eddas, or poems. It contains in beautiful verse the pagan beliefs of the Old Norse. Luckily in this …
The White People
A young girl living in remote Scotland discovers she has a unique gift for seeing what others cannot. This ultimately hopeful and positive s…
The Wisdom of the Ancients
"Now I suppose most people will think I am but entertaining myself with a toy, and using much the same kind of licence in expounding th…
The Little Match Girl
The Little Match Girl is a poignant tale by Hans Christian Andersen that captures the essence of hope and despair through the eyes of a youn…
Thirty More Famous Stories Retold
Thirty More Famous Stories Retold, the sequel to the popular Fifty Famous Stories Retold, retells the stories of legendary people and mythol…
Red Nails
Conan the Cimmerian pursues the beautiful and deadly pirate Valeria after she kills a Stygian only to find himself cornered by a dragon. App…
Swanhilde
Wilhelm Hauff was a German poet and novelist, perhaps best known for his fairy tales (Märchen). Some of his stories, such as the Caliph…
Myths and Legends Around the World
This collection is dedicated to recordings of short mythical or legendary works which are in the Public Domain. Appropriate stories tell of …
Old Greek Stories
Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin invites listeners into the enchanting world of ancient Greek mythology, where legendary heroes embark on …
Snowdrop and Other Tales
Many of these tales were published in English in 1909, the Brothers Grimm tales in this book were published separately in 1920 with illustra…
Blackfeet Tales of Glacier National Park
James Willard Schultz, or Apikuni, (1859 – 1947) was a noted author, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the …
Robin Hood
Step into the legendary world of Robin Hood, the iconic outlaw of English folklore. Known for his unmatched archery skills and daring exploi…