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English Fairy Tales

By: Flora Annie Steele - adaptation
Narrated by: Joanna Daniell
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Publisher's summary

While fairy tales were not originally intended for children, they have become a staple of children's literature since the early 19th century. Here is a collection of English fairy tales, including many stories you will remember from childhood.
Public Domain (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
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Here is a compilation of famous English fairy tales. Although they employed fantasy and often showcased young protagonists, fairy tales were originally meant for adults. Over time the stories grew familiar, moving from strange to charming, and becoming escapist morality plays for all. Some beloved fairy tales originated in England. Narrator Joanna Daniell does justice to each story here. Her voice has a warm, mature timbre. She performs the stories at a leisurely pace so that young listeners can follow along, and older ones can relish the wonderful quirkiness of each piece. And Daniell very convincingly manifests an assortment of quaint characters, many of whom have thick colloquial accents. Her flexible voice slips back and forth between dialogue and narrative with ease.

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very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

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Awsome

I loved this book sooooo much.
It was nice,funny and a good learning experience. I would recommend this book if you are bored and want something to listen to. It is also a good book for kids 12 to 5 or older!!

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Wonderful Performance

I loved this performance. The stories are wonderful for children.
Although there are some that don't give the best moral messages.
Others have some violent, serial killer reference (Mister Fox) that I wouldn't read to children at bedtime. For adults it is disturbing, but for little people it could give them nightmares. Although, the message to always see where your future husband lives before marriage is something everyone should listen to.

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English Fairy Tales

English Fairy Tales.Very interesting and fun reading of old time fairy tales for children and adults alike.

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Very enjoyable

I've never outgrown my love of fairy tales. This collection includes a few of my childhood favorites (which was a nice surprise), as well as many that were unfamiliar to me. The narrator, or reader, did a wonderful job of bringing each story to life, and I found it quite enjoyable to listen to.

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Nice stories that you don't hear often

It was fun to see the variety in culture. The story of Rumplestiltskin, for example, changed a lot.

Love this like I love all fairytales!

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Answers a lot of questions

If you ever wanted to know where mankind got it’s crumby start down a morally declining path just look to these stories. I imagine our ancestors 1000 years ago had some pretty messed ideas about property and killing.

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