Story Collection (page 2)

IRVING: SLEEPY HOLLOW. The headless horseman scares Ichabod Crane out of town. Wood engraving, American, 1876, for Washington Irvings The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, first published in 1819

Peter Pan statue arrives in Kensington Gardens
Photograph from the ILN announcing the arrival of the statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, by Sir George Frampton, which appeared magically one morning (1 May 1912) with no formal unveiling

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn book cover
Front cover of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain featuring silhouettes. 1888

Cinderella by Arthur Rackham
Cinderellas sisters arriving for the Ball in all their finery. Date: 1919

Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter
Tam O Shanter about to ride, from a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century John Faed illustration

Haakon Haakonson brought to safety by the Birchlegs, 1200s
Birchlegs carrying Prince Hakon Hakonson to safety over the mountains, a Norwegian legend. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sleeping Beauty pricks her finger by Arthur Rackham
The crucial moment in the story of Sleeping Beauty when Beauty pricks her finger on a spinning wheel thus sending her to sleep for a number of years

Scheherazade by T Mackenzie
This drawing depicts a scene in the legend of The One Thousand and One Arabian nights. Queen Scheherazade is telling a story to King Shahrayar

THE SCARLET LETTER
Hawthornes classic story of morality and hypocrisy in puritan New England

The Hut of Baba Yaga
The Baba Yaga chases the girl in a pestle

Tarot Card 2 - La Papesse (The Female Pope)
Pope Joan or Joanna depicted on a tarot card. Pope Joan was a legendary female pope, thought to have reigned for a time during the Middle Ages, but probably a fabrication

AN EVENING WITH JOHN TRAVOLTA
John Travolta speaks on stage during An Evening With John Travolta at The Star in Sydney, Wednesday, November 6, 2019. (aP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

Sleeping Beauty by Arthur Rackham
Princess Briar Rose, aka Sleeping Beauty, pictured in a perfect pose as she sleeps for a hundred years after pricking her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel

British Ballad, The Mermaid
THE MERMAID. British ballad by Dr. John Leyden. The Gaelic story bears that Macphail of Colonsay was carried off by a mermaid

Masses Paul Et Virginie
PAUL ET VIRGINIE Its surprising that more composers haven t had a go at this idiotic story with its ludicrously dramatic plot and splendidly unhappy ending

Hoffmann / Johnny Head-Air
THE STORY OF JOHNNY HEAD-IN- AIR Johnny falls into the river, much to the bewilderment of the fish

The fox & the stork. Aesops fable.Date: 15th century

Pickwick Papers, Who are you, you rascal? said the captain, administering
Pickwick Papers, " Who are you, you rascal?" said the captain, administering several pokes to Mr. Pickwicks body with the thick stick. " Whats your name?"

Herodotus, Greek historian, artwork
Herodotus. Historical artwork of Herodotus of Halicarnassus (484-425 BC), a Greek historian from Iona who documented the Greco-Persian wars, which occurred in 490 and 480-479 BC

Off to Fairyland by Muriel Dawson
A small child engrossed in a huge book of fairy tales

Peter Pan Statue
The Peter Pan monument was erected on 1 May 1912 in Kensington Gardens and sculpted by George Frampton. Peter Pan entered London along the Serpentine in the story

Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer and his son, Siegfried, slay the Critic Dragon and gain the treasure it was guarding, in a parody of the Nibelungen story

Athenodorus and Ghost
The Greek Stoic philosopher Athenodorus (died 7 AD) rents a haunted house, whose ghost leads him to its improperly buried bones : regarded as the first investigated ghost story

Grimm / Wren & Bear
A scene from the story showing a fox in conversation with the bear

Hoffmann / Suck-A-Thumb
THE STORY OF LITTLE SUCK-A- THUMB The great, long, red-legg d scissor-man cuts off Conrads thumbs

Hoffmann / Inky Boys / Story
THE STORY OF THE INKY BOYS The great Agrippa dips the boys in his enormous ink well

Misfitz - Robin Hood. early 20th century

Cinderella by Arthur Rackham
Ella, aka Cinderella, in her beautiful gown, dancing with the Prince at the Ball. Date: 1919

Cinderella by Arthur Rackham
Ella, aka Cinderella, sitting in rags with a broom in her hand. Date: 1919

Story of the Cowboy
THE STORY OF THE COWBOY by Emerson Hough This is a non-fiction work by a well-known writer of Westerns, giving a detailed account of cowboy life. Date: circa 1930

Sleeping Beauty by Arthur Rackham
An unsuccessful princely suitor tries to fight his way through the thicket of thorns surrounding the castle where Sleeping Beauty slumbers

Somerset Maugham / Cig
WILLIAM SOMERSET MAUGHAM English novelist and short story writer, in 1936

Peter Pan Statue
The Peter Pan statue was erected on 1 May 1912 in Kensington Gardens and sculpted by George Frampton. Peter Pan entered London along the Serpentine in the story

Hoffmann / Johnny Head Air
THE STORY OF JOHNNY HEAD-IN- AIR Johhny collides with a dog

Hoffmann / Man Shooting
The Story of the Man that Went out Shooting

Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story
DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story, The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, 1893

Dantes Inferno, suicides and the Harpies
Dantes Inferno. Canto XIII, line 11: Here [suicide tree] the brute Harpies make their nest (at right: Dante and Virgil). Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes. 15th December 1921. R33359

U2 CONCERT
Irish rock band U2 perform at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 will see U2 return to New Zealand and Australia for the first time since 2010

The Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)

Vasilissa on her way to the Baba-Yaga - from a traditional Russian fairy tale Date: 1910

Illustration, Sweetheart Roland -- The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her stepsisters head. Date: 1909

Cartoon, Queen Victorias Christmas, A Vision (based on Dickens story, A Christmas Carol). Gladstone as Scrooge sleeps while Disraeli (who had died five years earlier)

Scenery for Aladdin, Pollocks Toy Theatre, with two rounded arches opening onto a seascape. Date: late 19th century

The Mad Hatters Tea Party, Alice in Wonderland at theatre
Alice in Wonderland, performed on stage in 1918 at the Savoy Theatre, and starring Estelle Dudley as Alice, Adrienne Puret as the March Hare

BIRTH OF EVE. Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478

Jeremiah - Biblical Prophet
Jeremiah - one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible. Jeremiah is traditionally credited with authoring the Book of Jeremiah, 1 Kings, 2 Kings and the Book of Lamentations

View over the Berlin Wall in 1985, towards the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz in East Berlin, at night, Berlin, Germany, Europe

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"Stories that Transcend Time: From Jesus to Sky Woman and Beyond" In the depths of history, a profound encounter unfolded. Jesus, the Lord turned to Peter, imparting wisdom that would shape generations to come. As we delve into ancient tales such as the Iroquois Creation Myth, we witness the birth of humanity through Sky Woman's enchanting journey. Fast forward to U2's Joshua Tree 2019 concert in Adelaide, where a vibrant red backdrop adorned with a striking black tree captivated audiences. Silhouetted against this iconic image, the band transported us into their own musical story. Meanwhile, Christie Poirot mesmerizes listeners with her soulful cover renditions that breathe new life into beloved narratives. The echoes of U2's Joshua Tree 2019 concert in Adelaide continue to resonate within our hearts. Alfred Bestall invites us into his mystical realm with "The Ghost Story, " where imagination intertwines with reality. And just nearby stands Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens—a symbol of eternal youth and endless adventures. Speaking of captivating stories, Flying Officer W E Johns takes us soaring through thrilling skies with his Biggles stories featured in Modern Boy magazine—an exhilarating escape from everyday life. From Australia's bustling cityscape in Brisbane to historical landmarks like The Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen—witnessed during World War II—the power of storytelling transcends borders and time itself. Pauline Baynes' masterful illustrations bring Stories of the Old Testament alive for readers young and old alike. These timeless tales remind us of our shared human experiences and offer guidance for navigating life's challenges. In every corner of existence lies a story waiting to be discovered—a tale woven by countless souls throughout history. Let these hints ignite your curiosity and inspire you on an extraordinary journey through diverse narratives that connect us all.