The Book of English Folk Tales

Name: The Book of English Folk Tales
Brand: Overlook Press
SKU: 9780715650103
Price: 23.85 EUR
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English

By (author): Sybil Marshall

Illustrated by: John Lawrence

In The Book of English Folk Tales, master storyteller, social historian and folklorist Sybil Marshall has collected the essential English folk tales, vividly retelling stories of giants, dragons, fairies, saints, ghosts, and the Devil for readers of all ages. Just as the Brothers Grimm created the preeminent collection of German fairy tales, Sybil Marshall has assembled here the best of English folklore. The Book of English Folk Tales presents a rich, robust world filled with dark and fantastical characters and features intricate wood engraved illustrations by esteemed English illustrator John Lawrence, making it the perfect addition to every home and school library. See more

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Weight: 799g
Dimensions: 160 x 242mm
Publication Date: 01 Dec 2016
Publisher: Overlook Press
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780715650103

About Sybil Marshall

Sybil Marshall (1913-2005) was a writer and educator. Her texts on educational theory pioneeered progressive teaching methods and influenced several generations of educators. She also served as an Education Advisor to Granada Television where she oversaw the celebrated program Picture Box which reached more than 300 million schoolchildren over 23 years. In addition to her books on education she wrote her fictionalised autobiography as a trilogy of novels published by Penguin. She won the Angel Prize for Literature for Everyman's Book of English Folk Tales. John Lawrence is the eminent English illustrator and wood engraver. He has twice won the Francis Williams Award for illustration (sponsored by the Victoria and Albert Museum) and twice been runner-up for the Kurt Emil-Maschler Award. He lives in Cambridge.