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Sinopsis
Timeless legends from around the world, retold for young readers and curious minds. This collection gathers great legends from many cultures, presenting stories that helped shape the imagination of generations. It offers clear context and lively retellings that invite children to discover where these tales came from and how they have lived on.
These pages mix saints’ lives, heroic ballads, fairy tales, and famous myths into a single, approachable volume. You’ll glimpse the history of legends as a form of storytelling and see how old tales continue to inspire new generations.
- Diverse sources ranging from saintly legends to heroic adventures and fairy tales
- Accessible retellings that highlight character, setting, and timeless themes
- Context on how legends evolved from ancient stories into modern favorites
- A curated selection of well-known tales to spark imagination and discussion
Ideal for readers who love stories with depth and wonder, and for families seeking engaging, discussion‑friendly classics.
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When we understand, however, what the habits of people were in the early Christian centuries and what the early legends were about, the original meaning of the word is not only clear but throws light on the history of this fascinating form of literature. The early legends, as a rule, had to do with religious people or with places which had religious associations; they were largely concerned with the saints and were freely used in churches for the instruction of the people. In all churches selections from some book or books are used as part of the service; readings from the Old and New Testament are included in the worship of all churches in Christendom. In the earliest times not only were Lessons from the Old Testa ment and the Gospels and Epistles of the New Testa ment read, but letters of bishops and selections from other writings which were regarded as profitable for religious instruction. Later stories of the saints and passages from the numerous lives which appeared were read at different services and contributed greatly to their interest. The first legends in Christian countries were incidents from the lives of the saints and were included in the selections made from various writings for public worship; these selections were called legends. The history of the word makes clear, therefore, the origin and early history of the class of stories which we call legends.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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If We knew how the words in our language were made and what they have meant to successive generations of the men and women who have used them, we should have a new and very interesting kind of history to read. For words, like all other creations of man, were not deliberately manufactured to meet a need, as are the various parts of a bicycle or of an automobile: but grew gradually and slowly out of experiences which compelled their production. For it is one of the evidences of the brotherhood of men that, either by the pressure of necessity or of the instinct to describe to others what has happened to ourself and so make common property of personal experience, no interesting or influential or significant thing can befall a man that is not accompanied by a desire to communicate it to others.
The word legend has a very interesting history, which sheds light not only on its origin but on early habits of thought and customs. It is derived from the Latin verb legere, which means "to read." As legends are often passed down by word of mouth and are not reduced to writing until they have been known for centuries by great numbers of people, it seems difficult at first glance to see any connection between the Latin word and its English descendant.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of enchanting legends that have captivated generations, offering thought-provoking insights into various cultures and themes. The author's storytelling prowess shines through, bringing these timeless tales to life with vivid descriptions and memorable characters. From the epic struggle of Beowulf against the monstrous Grendel to the poignant tale of Childe Horn's love and sacrifice, each legend delves into the human condition, exploring the complexities of love, loss, bravery, and betrayal. The book provides a window into the rich tapestry of human history and imagination, demonstrating the power of storytelling to illuminate the universal truths that connect us across time and cultures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330615119_0
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