Folk Tales Collection

Nottinghamshire, UK. The Ancient Major Oak in sherwood forest was the alleged hiding place of Robin Hood

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

19th Century Edition of the Grimm Brothers folk tales, 1812
1577985 19th Century Edition of the Grimm Brothers folk tales, 1812; (add.info.: 19th Century Edition of the Grimm Brothers folk tales, Children's and Household Tales)

Bronze statue of Bremer Stadtmusikanten at the town hall, Bremen, Germany

The Tale Red Riding Hood, page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault
3482441 The Tale Red Riding Hood, page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault, Paris: Claude Barbin, 1697 (print & woodcut on paper) by Clouzier

Indian Tales for Little Folks
3779347 Indian Tales for Little Folks by Phillips, Walter Shelley (1867-1940); (add.info.: Indian Tales for Little Folks by W. S. Phillips (El Comancho 1867 -1940). Illustrations by the author

The Pack of Ragamuffins (chromolitho)
5229481 The Pack of Ragamuffins (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pack of Ragamuffins)

The Clever Little Tailor (Vom Klugen Schneiderlein) (chromolitho)
5229476 The Clever Little Tailor (Vom Klugen Schneiderlein) (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clever Little Tailor (Vom Klugen Schneiderlein)

Title page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites
5669191 Title page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault, Paris: Claude Barbin, 1697 (print & engraving) by Clouzier

The Ass and the Dog (chromolitho)
972133 The Ass and the Dog (chromolitho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tthe Ass and the Dog. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

Frontispiece from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites
3482442 Frontispiece from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault, Paris: Claude Barbin, 1697 (print & engraving) by Clouzier

Indian Tales for Little Folks
3779348 Indian Tales for Little Folks by Phillips, Walter Shelley (1867-1940); (add.info.: Indian Tales for Little Folks by W. S. Phillips (El Comancho 1867 -1940). Illustrations by the author

The Leech of Folkstone (etching)
2563294 The Leech of Folkstone (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 18x11 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Illustration for a story in The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby)

Aladdins Present to the Sultan (engraving)
1612001 Aladdins Present to the Sultan (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aladdins Present to the Sultan)

The Arrest of Louis XVI and his Family, at Varennes (engraving)
1607606 The Arrest of Louis XVI and his Family, at Varennes (engraving) by Marshall, Thomas Falcon (1818-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrest of Louis XVI and his Family, at Varennes)

Mr and Mrs Vinegar At Home, from English Fairy Tales Retold by F. A
1772330 Mr and Mrs Vinegar At Home, from English Fairy Tales Retold by F.A. Steel, published 1927 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; Photo eHilary Morgan; English

Indian Tales for Little Folks
3779349 Indian Tales for Little Folks by Phillips, Walter Shelley (1867-1940); (add.info.: Indian Tales for Little Folks by W. S. Phillips (El Comancho 1867 -1940). Illustrations by the author

Andrew Lang, Scottish poet, novelist, critic and collector of folk and fairy tales (b / w photo)
3627044 Andrew Lang, Scottish poet, novelist, critic and collector of folk and fairy tales (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Elves and the Shoemaker (chromolitho)
5229480 The Elves and the Shoemaker (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elves and the Shoemaker)

Little Red Riding Hood (chromolitho)
5229478 Little Red Riding Hood (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Red Riding Hood)

The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack (chromolitho)
5229477 The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass)

Indian Tales for Little Folks
3779354 Indian Tales for Little Folks by Phillips, Walter Shelley (1867-1940); (add.info.: Indian Tales for Little Folks by W. S. Phillips (El Comancho 1867 -1940)

Indian Tales for Little Folks
3779346 Indian Tales for Little Folks by Phillips, Walter Shelley (1867-1940); (add.info.: Indian Tales for Little Folks by W. S. Phillips (El Comancho 1867 -1940). Illustrations by the author

Beelzebub in the form of Mr. Bernard Oakley of Allesley, Coventry, steps forward with a club and frying pam to collect donations after a performance of the Newbold Play by the Coventry Mummers at

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Folk Tales: Unveiling the Enchanting Stories of the Past Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, as we embark on a journey through the captivating realm of folk tales. From Nottinghamshire, UK, to Co Clare, Ireland, these timeless narratives have woven themselves into the fabric of our cultural heritage. In Sherwood Forest stands the majestic Ancient Major Oak, whispered to be the hiding place of legendary outlaw Robin Hood. Here, amidst its ancient branches and moss-covered roots, tales of bravery and justice come alive. Doonagore Castle in Co Clare overlooks the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. This 16th-century tower house has witnessed countless stories unfold within its stone walls; tales that echo with love lost and battles won against tumultuous tides. Leafing through an aged book titled "Stories or Tales of the Past, " we stumble upon Charles Perrault's enchanting rendition of Red Riding Hood. The delicate woodcut illustrations transport us to a bygone era where cautionary lessons were imparted alongside magical adventures. The lithograph illustration from "Babes in the Wood" depicts a heart-wrenching scene - two innocent children left abandoned in a forest. As their lives hang precariously in balance, it is ultimately an act of kindness that prevails over cruelty. A dying man's plea for his brother to care for his beloved children resonates deeply within our hearts. In this tender moment captured by words alone, familial bonds are tested and reaffirmed amidst life's trials and tribulations. With lips as cold as stone pressed against their foreheads, children find solace even in death's embrace. These hauntingly beautiful moments remind us that love transcends all boundaries – even those imposed by mortality itself. Indian Tales for Little Folks beckons young minds to explore distant lands filled with magic carpets and mythical creatures. Through these vibrant stories passed down through generations, cultural traditions and values are preserved.