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AGEWU Fantasy & Folklore Library: Public-Domain Fantasy and Folklore Collection
Welcome to the AGEWU Fantasy & Folklore Library catalogue. Here you can explore 91 public-domain books that delve into fantasy and folklore, representing 132 authors. The collection spans classic tales, mythological studies, and imaginative fiction, offering a broad spectrum of traditional and literary works. Whether you are interested in myths, fairy tales, epic poetry, or early fantasy, this library provides free access to a rich array of cultural stories. Use the catalogue to browse by title or author, and find your next reading adventure.
91 public-domain works132 represented authorsSource-attributed catalogue records
Fantasy & Folklore — Editor’s Selection
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Fairy Tales
Edmund Dulac's Picture-Book for ...
Authored by Authors: Dulac, Edmund, 1882-1953, 'Edmund Dulac's Picture-Book for ...' stands as a notable and significant work within the Fairy Tales category. A 1915 charity anthology of fairy tales, songs, and love stories from China, Persia, France, and Arabia, illustrated by Edmund Dulac. The Cinderella excerpt shows a godmother who quips about 'Somebody with a capital S' and leaves a glass slipper that remains real after the magic fades. It serves as a vital entry point into the broader subjects represented in our archive.
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The sons of Kai — A Reader’s Guide
In Folklore
The reign of King Oberon — Backg...
In Fairy T...
The grateful elephant — Edition ...
In Folklore
Maori folk-tales of the Port Hil...
In Folklore
Told in the gardens of Araby (un...
In Fairy T...
Jamaica Anansi stories — A Reade...
In Folklore
The luck of the bean-rows, a fai...
In Fairy T...
White Lotus, the legend of the c...
In Folklore
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The overall structure of this digital library includes AGEWU Catalogue books and 91 authors across 132 categories, maintained to ensure the accuracy and coherence of each collection.
