Washington Irving (1783 - 1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. "Tales of the Alhambra" is a collection of essays, sketches and stories. The Alhambra is a palace located in Granada, in the south of Spain. The book consists of a collection of enchanting Spanish and Moorish legends, folktales, and myths about the palace and its surroundings, along with some more traditional travel narratives and observational essays about the country and its customs.

Washington Irving (1783—1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. "Tales of the Alhambra" is a collection of essays, sketches and stories. The Alhambra is a palace located in Granada, in the south of Spain. The book consists of a collection of enchanting Spanish and Moorish legends, folktales, and myths about the palace and its surroundings, along with some more traditional travel narratives and observational essays about the country and its customs.

Washington Irving (1783—1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. "Tales of the Alhambra" is a collection of essays, sketches and stories. The Alhambra is a palace located in Granada, in the south of Spain. The book consists of a collection of enchanting Spanish and Moorish legends, folktales, and myths about the palace and its surroundings, along with some more traditional travel narratives and observational essays about the country and its customs.

"Истории Альгамбры" - сборник повестей,эссе и путевых заметок, посвященный знаменитому мавританскому дворцу Альгамбре в Гранаде и обеспечивший его романтическую репутацию. Автор "Легенды о Сонной лощине", Вашингтон Ирвинг, совершил увлекательное путешествие из Мадрида в Гранаду. В своих путевых заметках, которые тогда еще не собирались становиться книгой, он описывал ее как "самый живописный город из увиденных мною, расположенный на прекраснейшей местности". Его поразительные очерки о местных нравах и обычаях щедро разбавлены мавританскими и испанскими легендами и сказками. Очарованный тенями дохристианского прошлого Альгамбры, автор описывает её волшебную красоту, призрачно витающую над заброшенным замком. Читайте зарубежную литературу в оригинале!

"Истории Альгамбры" - сборник повестей,эссе и путевых заметок, посвященный знаменитому мавританскому дворцу Альгамбре в Гранаде и обеспечивший его романтическую репутацию. Автор "Легенды о Сонной лощине", Вашингтон Ирвинг, совершил увлекательное путешествие из Мадрида в Гранаду. В своих путевых заметках, которые тогда еще не собирались становиться книгой, он описывал ее как "самый живописный город из увиденных мною, расположенный на прекраснейшей местности". Его поразительные очерки о местных нравах и обычаях щедро разбавлены мавританскими и испанскими легендами и сказками. Очарованный тенями дохристианского прошлого Альгамбры, автор описывает её волшебную красоту, призрачно витающую над заброшенным замком. Читайте зарубежную литературу в оригинале!

The first of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion. The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor for the Tales were the first form of the myths and legends that came to be called The Silmarillion. Embedded in English legend and English association, they are set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol to the lonely Isle where the Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history, the Lost Tales of Elfinesse. In the Tales are found the earliest accounts of Gods and Elves, Dwarves, Balrogs and Orcs; of the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; of the geography and cosmology of Tolkien's invented world. This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive and classic style of the 'black cover' A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales.

The first of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkiens epic tale of war, The Silmarillion. The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor for the Tales were the first form of the myths and legends that came to be called The Silmarillion. Embedded in English legend and English association, they are set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol to the lonely Isle where the Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history, the Lost Tales of Elfinesse. In the Tales are found the earliest accounts of Gods and Elves, Dwarves, Balrogs and Orcs; of the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; of the geography and cosmology of Tolkiens invented world. This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive and classic style of the black cover A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales.

The first of a two-book set that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkiens epic tale of war, The Silmarillion. The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor for the Tales were the first form of the myths and legends that came to be called The Silmarillion. Embedded in English legend and English association, they are set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol to the lonely Isle where the Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history, the Lost Tales of Elfinesse. In the Tales are found the earliest accounts of Gods and Elves, Dwarves, Balrogs and Orcs; of the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; of the geography and cosmology of Tolkiens invented world. This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive and classic style of the black cover A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales.

"You’ve never heard of The Tales of Beedle the Bard?" said Ron incredulously. "You’re kidding, right?" (From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) Published by the charity Lumos in association with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is the first new book from J. K. Rowling since the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Tales of Beedle the Bard played a crucial role in assisting Harry, with his friends Ron and Hermione, to finally defeat Lord Voldemort. Fans will be thrilled to have this opportunity to read the tales in full. An exciting addition to the canon of Harry Potter, the tales reveal the wonderful versatility of the author, as she tackles with relish the structure and varying tones of a classic fairy tale. There are five tales: "The Tale of the Three Brothers", recounted in Deathly Hallows, plus "The Fountain of Fair Fortune", "The Warlock’s Hairy Heart", "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot", and "Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump". Each has its own magical character and will bring delight, laughter and the thrill of mortal peril. Translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, the tales are introduced and illustrated by J. K. Rowling. Also included are notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore, which appear by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmasters’ Archive.

"You’ve never heard of The Tales of Beedle the Bard?" said Ron incredulously. "You’re kidding, right?" (From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) Published by the charity Lumos in association with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is the first new book from J. K. Rowling since the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Tales of Beedle the Bard played a crucial role in assisting Harry, with his friends Ron and Hermione, to finally defeat Lord Voldemort. Fans will be thrilled to have this opportunity to read the tales in full. An exciting addition to the canon of Harry Potter, the tales reveal the wonderful versatility of the author, as she tackles with relish the structure and varying tones of a classic fairy tale. There are five tales: "The Tale of the Three Brothers", recounted in Deathly Hallows, plus "The Fountain of Fair Fortune", "The Warlock’s Hairy Heart", "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot", and "Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump". Each has its own magical character and will bring delight, laughter and the thrill of mortal peril. Translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, the tales are introduced and illustrated by J. K. Rowling. Also included are notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore, which appear by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmasters’ Archive.

A definitive collection of stories from Celtic folklore told by a master storyteller. Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Fairy Tales features wondrous magic, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying sea monsters and gallant heroes. This volume features 26 charming tales, including: • The Shepherd of Myddvai • The Story of Deirdre • The Sea-Maiden • Beth Gellert • The Battle of the Birds

This companion volume to the Tales of Mystery and Imagination contains Edgar Allan Poe's best-known poetry, and a selection of his very best stories (many of which originate in his 1840s Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque), along with his finest tales from the last decade of his tragically short life. Many of these stories and poems tell of the familiar Рое themes of murder, obsession and love, but this volume also contains many overlooked tales of the fantastic, black comedies, parodies and hoaxes, such as "The Unparalleled Adventure of Hans Pfall", "Mesmeric Revolution", "Hop-Frog", and "The Imp of the Perverse". Стильно оформленное подарочное издание в суперобложке, с трехсторонним золотым обрезом и шелковым ляссе.

A wonderful collection of four of the most popular classic Beatrix Potter tales presented in a luxurious padded format. Selected tales include "The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes, The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan, " and "The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse" and features original stunning artwork throughout.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "The Haunted Mind", "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", "The Vision of the Fountain" and other tales.

Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her next morning. To end this brutal pattern and to save her own life, the vizier's daughter, Shahrazad, begins to tell the king tales of adventure, love, riches and wonder - tales of mystical lands peopled with princes and hunchbacks, the Angel of Death and magical spirits, tales of the voyages of Sindbad, of Ali Baba's outwitting a band of forty thieves and of jinnis trapped in rings and in lamps. The sequence of stories will last 1,001 nights.

Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her next morning. To end this brutal pattern and to save her own life, the vizier's daughter, Shahrazad, begins to tell the king tales of adventure, love, riches and wonder - tales of mystical lands peopled with princes and hunchbacks, the Angel of Death and magical spirits, tales of the voyages of Sindbad, of Ali Baba's outwitting a band of forty thieves and of jinnis trapped in rings and in lamps. The sequence of stories will last 1,001 nights.