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"English Fairy Tales" by Joseph Jacobs presents a carefully selected array of more than 140 folk narratives from England, enriched by a quarter of tales gathered within the last decade. Jacobs aims to inspire further documentation of the nation’s oral heritage, inviting readers to contribute additional stories. The volume offers insight into English folklore and its role in shaping popular nursery literature for all classes.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joseph Jacobs
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