These are selections from a large collection made by A. J. Glinski, printed at Wilna in 1862. These fairy tales come from a far past and may even date from primitive Aryan times. They represent the folklore current among the peasantry of the Eastern provinces of Poland, and also in those provinces usually known as White Russia. They were set down by Glinski just as they were related to him by the peasants. In the translation it was of course necessary to shorten them considerably; the cont...

"The Glass Mountain": A classic Polish fairy tale about a young hero who must climb a glass mountain to win the hand of a princess. This story emphasizes themes of bravery, perseverance, and the triumph of good over evil."The Whirlwind": A tale that involves supernatural elements and moral lessons, focusing on the interactions between humans and mystical forces."The Clever Shoemaker": This story highlights the wit and resourcefulness of a humble shoemaker who outsmarts those who try to tak...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"Polish Fairy Tales" is a collection of seven Polish fairy tales published in 1920. The collection by British translator Maude Ashurt Biggs was translated from the work by A.J. Glinski. In the fairy tale book’s foreword, Biggs explains that the tales are from a collection Glinski printed in 1862. Not much is known of who Glinski is, but Biggs says “these fairy tales come from a far past.” The tales Glinski shared and Biggs later translated...

This book is a specialized monograph on soil physical conditions and root-system relations. It attempts to explain the importance of physical properties of soil by showing how they affect root growth and functions; and on the other hand, how roots themselves change their environment. Emphasis is placed on the interactive effects of soil physical factors. An attempt has been made to analyze the possibilities of the root system‘s modification by both soil and plant management.The book is add...

A.J. Glinski was to Poland what the Brothers Grimm were to Germany. He travelled the country and collected folk legends and fairy tales and wrote them down exactly as they were told to him by local peasants. This Frog Princess is part of the collection of traditional folk tales which he first published in 1862. A king has three sons and is determined that one shall be his heir - but which? He orders them to marry and decrees that the one who picks the best wife shall be the next king. The ...

This collection includes: The Ballad of Reading Gaol, Charmides and Other Poems, and Selected Poems. According to Wikipedia: "Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish writer and poet. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. Today he is remembered for his epigrams, plays and the circumstances of his imprisonment, followed by his early death."

"Tanglewood Tales" is a collection of Greek myths retold by Nathaniel Hawthorne, originally published in 1853. In this enchanting work, Hawthorne brings to life classic tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Greek mythology. Through his lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Hawthorne transports readers to ancient Greece, where they encounter legendary figures such as Theseus, Hercules, and Pandora. Each story is imbued with Hawthorne's unique blend of imagination and moral insight,...

TO EDWIN BOOTH. MY DEAR BOOTH: In offering these verses to you, I beg you to treat them (as you have many a time advised a certain lord chamberlain to treat the players) not according to their desert. “Use them after your own honor and dignity; the less they deserve, the more merit is in your bounty.

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Originally published in French, Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen features 20 folk tales from the Slavic countries and territories. Very few of the 20 fairy tales included in this volume have been presented before in an English dress; this will doubtless enhance their value in the eyes of the young folk, for whom, principally, they are intended.Herein you will find tales like The Twelve Months - the story of Marouckla, who is set seemingly impossible tasks by her stepmo...

First EpistleWhen, at night, with drooping eyelids, I blow out the candles flare,Time's unending path is followed only by the old clock there;For just draw aside the curtains and the moon will flood the roomWith a fire of passions summoned by the ardours of her gloom;From the night of recollection she will resurrect an eonOf distress - which we, however, sense as in a dreamlike paean.Moon, arch-mistress of the ocean, you glide o'er the pla...