Tales and Legends of National Origin or Widely Current in England From Early Times

By William Carew Hazlitt

Book Overview

Tales and Legends of National Origin or Widely Current in England From Early Times is a book written by W. Carew Hazlitt. The book is a collection of traditional English folktales and legends that have been passed down through generations. These stories are of national origin and have been widely popular in England since ancient times. The book includes tales of mythical creatures, such as dragons and fairies, as well as stories of heroic deeds and legendary figures, such as King Arthur and Robin Hood. The author has compiled these stories from various sources, including ballads, plays, and other literary works. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in English folklore and the country's rich cultural history.1891. The compositions which form the current volume were the product of times and conditions so immeasurably different from those with which we have grown up, that it demands a very considerable effort to realize the circumstances contributory to their existence and popularity. These fictitious narratives present romantic adventures, supernatural episodes, and dark, if not even immoral, scenes. The work is divided into the following categories: supernatural legends; feudal and forest legends; romantic legends; descriptive and humorous legends.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162609664
• ISBN13: 9781162609669
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 2.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"