English Fairy Tales

Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) was an English literary critic, folklorist, and historian. He served as the honorary secretary of the Folklore Society and was 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 preserve the unique folkloric character of these tales while making them accessible to both children and adults. In the collection, you will find 43 stories, including: "Jack and the Beanstalk", "The Three Bears", "The Golden Hand", and many others. The texts are presented in the original, without adaptation or abridgment. Immerse yourself in the amazing world of classic English fairy tales!