English Fairy Tales

Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) is an English literary critic, folklorist, and historian. He was the honorary secretary of the British Folklore Society and the head of the literary committee of the London Congress of Folklorists. “English Fairy Tales” is a collection of traditional English fairy tales, first published in 1890. Joseph Jacobs selected the most interesting and captivating stories that have been passed down orally for centuries. He was able to not only preserve the unique folkloric character of these tales but also make them accessible to both children and adults. In the collection, you will find 43 tales, including: “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “The Three Bears,” “The Golden Hand,” and many others. The text of the works is presented in the original, without adaptation and abbreviations. Immerse yourself in the amazing world of classic English fairy tales!