Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings

Do you want to join the journey of one straw, coal and a bean? It is a strange company, but why not? You may learn something new. Like for example have you wondered why beans have seams? Well if you read this fairy tale by Brothers Grimm, you will for sure find out.Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Can you imagine that a young man chose his bride by the way she cut cheese? No, we are not joking. This a real story we know from Brothers Grimm. The hesitant bridegroom could not choose between three sisters, so his mother advised him to give them a piece of cheese and see how they cut it. If you want to find out who he chose and why, you may just grab "Brides on their Trial".Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Can you imagine having a father who would give you to the Devil in exchange for riches and wealth? The poor girl in our story had to endure not only this but getting her hands cut off as well. Her will was so strong that she decided to not fall victim of the Devil. So she headed out in the woods, wandering around, not having anything, not even food. Surprisingly enough she survived and she became a queen. Her misfortunes did not end with this however. Many more difficulties followed. Because, you know, the Devil does not forget so easily.Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Can you imagine surviving a war, then getting offered to marry the king’s daughter and then having to accept to be buried together with her when she dies? It sounds quite unbelievable, but this is what happened to the man in our story. He was faithful and loyal so he kept his promise. The princess died and our friend got buried with her although he was still alive. But did you know that there were some special snake leaves which could revive a person? The soldier found those leaves. Will he revive himself or his wife? What will happen afterwards? Will the princess be as loyal as her husband? If you want to find out the end, then read "The Three Snake-Leaves".Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Travelling is said to give you many unforgettable moments and experiences. The boy in our tale will for sure keep some memories but are they going to be good? He decided to repeat the same thing over and over again no matter who he was speaking to or the situation he was in. Now you can imagine how much trouble he got himself in. How will his trip end and what will he learn from it? You can find out what happened next in "Going A-Travelling".Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

A prince and a princess are in love but the prince’s father wants his son to marry another girl. The devastated princess comes up with a plan. She gathers a group of eleven more ladies who pretend to be huntsmen. They head to the king’s castle and they earn his trust. The wedding day comes and the prince is about to marry the girl his father chose. The huntsmen however step in. What followed after that? Find out in "The Twelve Huntsmen".Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Does being rich mean being generous as well? What do you think? The wealthy man in our story realizes at the end of his days that he has been cruel and indifferent and wants to right his wrongs. The peasant who shows up at his door begging for help seems like a sign from God. How will this story end? You can find out in Brothers Grimm’s moralistic tale "The Grave Mound".Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

A rich family takes care of one little poor boy. You would expect the boy to lead happy and carefree life. However this is not how our story goes. The boy’s days are full of starvation and fights. He is so desperate that he begins wondering if it is not easier to just take his own life. Do you think this is a possible end of a Brother Grimm’s story or there must be another outcome? Well, just grab "The Poor Boy in the Grave" and you will find out.Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Once lived a stubborn little child who would not hear her mother’s words. The child was actually so willful that even the Lord’s patience would run out. So he let the girl get sick. And then she died. But the story does not end here. We promise that there is more to it. Read "The Willful Child" to find out what it is.Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

One day a huntsman was wandering around in the woods. He stumbled upon an old lady and his good, kind heart could let the woman go without him helping her. What she gave him in return was more than one could imagine. She showed him the way to a magical tree where nine birds were fighting for a cloak. It was not an ordinary cloak, nor the birds were as all the others. If the huntsman shot among them, he would get the wishing cloak and after swallowing the heart of one of the birds, a coin would magically appear on his pillow every morning. He followed the wise woman’s words and it all happened indeed. But fate met him with an evil witch and her daughter. Will he manage to keep the bird’s heart and the cloak or the evil will prevail?Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

"The Ear of Corn" is one of those tales by Brothers Grimm which will teach you a lesson and will make you appreciate what you have. We should not take things for granted, let it be a simple ear of corn. Because did you know that back in the time it was way bigger and longer than it is now? However do you why it is different now and who made it that way? Come along and you will learn.Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

A hen and a rooster are about to pay a visit to Herr Korbes. They travel with a carriage and they stumble upon some other adventurers on the way. They pick all of them up. And by all we mean a cat, an egg, a duck, a pin, a needle and a millstone. The whole group arrives eventually. How will the meeting between them and Herr Korbes go? Find out in Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale "Herr Korbes".Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

The poor dog in our story is so badly treated by his master, that he decides to leave home. He meets a sparrow, who convinces him to head out to the city. His life however changes drastically on his way there. He gets killed. The sparrow feels responsible so he decides to revenge his poor friend. Find out what happened further in "The Dog and the Sparrow" by Brothers Grimm.Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Have you ever wondered why people live longer than some animals? What if I tell you that we were supposed to live no more than thirty years but the donkey, the dog and the monkey changed God’s decision. "The Duration of Life" by Brothers Grimm holds the answer. Do you want to find it out?Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Do you think there is a difference between poor and rich men in Heaven? Do they get treated differently? Can you imagine that the peasant in our story witnesses how a rich man gets admitted to Heaven with music and singing while he himself got admitted quietly without a single work uttered. There is a certain explanation for it, but if you want to find out what it is, check "The Peasant in Heaven".Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

A peasant’s wife is so lazy that she always comes up with excuses for not getting some work done. She has to spin but she does it so reluctantly that there is often something quite not alright with what she had spun. Her husband would make some remarks but she would always find a proper answer. Her reel was for example not working properly. She needed a new one. And the man decided to make her one. What will she do then? She has to think of another excuse in this case.Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 210 fairy tales.Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White.Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.

Grillparzer orientierte sich fur dieses Drama an der mythischen Figur der Libussa und die Legende uber die Grundung Prags. Heraus kommt dabei dem Autor zufolge der "e;Streit uber den Vorrang der Manner vor den Weibern"e;.Libussas Vater, Konig Krokus, ist sehr krank. Als sie sich auf die Suche nach heilenden Krautern macht, begegnet ihr der junge Pfluger Primislaus, der ihr den Weg zeigt. Zum Dank uberlasst sie ihm einen Teil ihrer Kette. Konig Krokus stirbt jedoch und Libussa muss seinen Platz einnehmen. Allerdings duldet das Volk die Alleinherrschaft einer Frau nicht und verlangt einen Ehemann an ihrer Seite. Libussa willigt ein, stellt jedoch eine Bedingung, die nur ein einziger Mann im Stande ist zu erfullen...-

Die Rheinsage ist eine Sammlung der besten Sagen und Marchen des Autors Ludwig Bechstein. Einige der Marchen hat er selbst geschrieben, andere hat er gehort und gesammelt. Tauchen Sie in ein abenteuerliches Universum der besten deutschen, klassischen Marchen und Volkserzahlungen ein. Auch heute sind Bechsteins Sagen und Marchen lebendig und immer noch lesenswert.-

Inspiriert durch das antike Argonautenepos schuf Franz Grillparzer ein Meisterwerk, das man gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen mochte.Die Trilogie, welche die Erzahlungen "e;Der Gastfreund"e;, "e;Die Argonauten"e; und "e;Medea"e; beinhaltet, greift die griechische Mythologie auf. Dreh- und Angelpunkt der Geschichten ist das goldene Vlies eines Widders. Der Leser wird hineingezogen in eine fantastische Welt voller Intrigen und Rachegelusten.-

Der letzte Teil der Trilogie "e;Das goldene Vlies"e; beinhaltet eine unerwartete Wendung und verspricht ein spannendes Finale.Jason und Medea sind glucklich verheiratet und haben zwei Kinder. Als sie nach Korinth kommen, treffen sie auf Jasons ehemalige Geliebte und Tochter des Konigs Kreon, Kreusa. Medea zeigt sich eifersuchtig und wird schlielich von Kreon vertrieben. Doch sie ist bereit alles zu tun, um Rache zu uben...-

Endlich kehrt ihr Mann Amphitryon aus dem Krieg zuruck und Alkmene steht eine leidenschaftliche Nacht bevor. Allerdings entpuppt sich der Feldherr Amphitryon als Jupiter. Alkmene merkt keinen Unterschied, als der wahre Amphitryon am nachsten Tag vor ihr steht - doch der ist erschuttert von ihren Erzahlungen der letzten Nacht und wirft ihr Betrug vor. Ein Drama nach Moliere uber Identitat und Trugbilder.-

Grillparzers fesselndes Drama ist inspiriert von einer bohmischen Legende und verspricht Spannung bis zum Schluss.Der Graf Zdenko und seine Tochter Berta sind die letzten Nachkommen des Stammes der Borotiner. Eines Abends erzahlt der Vater seiner Tochter eine Familienlegende, die besagt, dass ein Mitglied der Familie, die Ahnfrau, vor vielen Jahren aufgrund ihres Ehebruchs erdolcht wurde. Man erzahlt sich, dass die Ahnfrau so lange ihr Unwesen treiben muss, bis die Familie der Borotiner ausgestorben ist. Als Berta einen zukunftigen Gemahl findet und dem Grafen plotzlich die Ahnfrau erscheint, verschwimmen die Grenzen zwischen Sage und Wirklichkeit. Wird die Prophezeiung wahr werden?-

Der erste Teil der Trilogie "e;Das goldene Vlies"e; von Franz Grillparzer bildet einen spannenden Auftakt, der Lust auf den zweiten Teil macht.Die Stiefmutter des griechischen Herrschersohns Phryxus spinnt eine Intrige und macht ihrem Stiefsohn sein Erbe und seinen Anspruch auf den Thron seines Vaters streitig. Mittellos muss Phryxus aus seiner Heimat fliehen. Er trifft auf einen Gott in Delphi, der ihm das Fell eines Widders uberreicht; das goldene Vlies. Er gelangt in das Konigreich Kolchis und plant sich dort niederzulassen. Doch der dort ansassige Konig der Barbaren, Aietes, sieht eine Gefahr in ihm und begeht eine folgenschwere Tat, in die er auch seine Tochter Medea verwickelt.-

Heb jij ooit een vogel zó mooi horen zingen als deze mysterieuze nachtegaal? Hij woont in de stad van de almachtige Chinese keizer. Het pure en magische geluid van het vogeltje krijgt zoveel bewondering van bezoekers, dat zij alle pracht en praal van de rijke keizer spontaan vergeten. Want de nachtegaal, 'Lieve hemel, wat is dat mooi!'. Ook de keizer kan er geen genoeg van krijgen. Hij krijgt een namaakvogel die voor eeuwig voor hem kan zingen. Maar heeft die net zo'n wonderschone stem als de echte nachtegaal? Laat je in ‘De Chinese nachtegaal’ betoveren door het wereldberoemde sprookje van de Deense schrijver en dichter Hans Christian Andersen.Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was een Deense schrijver, dichter en kunstenaar. Hij is beroemd om zijn kinderliteratuur, waaronder de geliefde sprookjes "De nieuwe kleren van de keizer", "De kleine zeemeermin", "De Chinese nachtegaal", "De standvastige tinnen soldaat", "De sneeuwkoningin", "Het lelijke jonge eendje" en "Het lucifersmeisje". Zijn boeken zijn vertaald naar elke levende taal, en er is tegenwoordig geen kind of volwassene die niet bekend is met zijn speelse personages. Zijn sprookjes zijn talloze malen bewerkt voor het toneel en het witte doek, met name door Disney in de animatiefilms "De kleine zeemeermin" in 1989 en "Frozen", dat losjes gebaseerd is op "De sneeuwkoningin" in 2013.Dankzij Andersens bijdrage aan kinderliteratuur wordt zijn verjaardag, 2 april, gevierd als Internationale Kinderboekendag.

Er was eens... Wie kent de betoverende sprookjes van Hans Christian Andersen niet? ‘De vliegende koffer’ vertelt het magische verhaal over een wijze koopman die zó rijk was, dat hij de hele straat met goud kon betegelen. Niet dat hij dat deed, want hij vond het een veel beter idee om te sparen tot aan zijn dood. Maar zijn zoon heeft hele andere plannen met zijn vaders fortuin... Al feestend geeft hij zijn geld tot de laatste stuiver uit totdat hij helemaal niets of niemand meer heeft. Hij is ten einde raad, totdat hij een magische vliegende koffer cadeau krijgt van een vriend. Wat voor adembenemende reis staat hem te wachten? Hans Christian Andersen is de wereldberoemde Deense schrijver van vele klassieke sprookjes, waarvan meerdere verfilmd zijn door Disney, zoals 'De kleine zeemeermin'.Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was een Deense schrijver, dichter en kunstenaar. Hij is beroemd om zijn kinderliteratuur, waaronder de geliefde sprookjes "De nieuwe kleren van de keizer", "De kleine zeemeermin", "De Chinese nachtegaal", "De standvastige tinnen soldaat", "De sneeuwkoningin", "Het lelijke jonge eendje" en "Het lucifersmeisje". Zijn boeken zijn vertaald naar elke levende taal, en er is tegenwoordig geen kind of volwassene die niet bekend is met zijn speelse personages. Zijn sprookjes zijn talloze malen bewerkt voor het toneel en het witte doek, met name door Disney in de animatiefilms "De kleine zeemeermin" in 1989 en "Frozen", dat losjes gebaseerd is op "De sneeuwkoningin" in 2013.Dankzij Andersens bijdrage aan kinderliteratuur wordt zijn verjaardag, 2 april, gevierd als Internationale Kinderboekendag.

Afrika: ein faszinierender Kontinent mit einer Vielzahl an einzigartigen Kulturen und spannenden Legenden. Im Mittelpunkt dieses Buches steht der sogenannte „Nachrichtenbaum" – ein beliebter Ort für Begegnungen und Gespräche. Hier werden regelmäßig die spannendsten Neuigkeiten und Geschichten ausgetauscht und weitergegeben. Axel Thorer sammelt diese Geschichten in einem Werk, das die Leser teilhaben lässt an der Schönheit Afrikas und der Erzählkunst seiner Bewohner.Axel Thorer, geboren 1939, ist Reiseschriftsteller und Journalist. Er arbeitete als Redakteur unter anderem für die Magazine „Playboy" und „Bunte". Zudem bereiste er große Teile der Welt, unter anderem Grönland, Papua-Neuguinea und Afrika. Seine Erfahrungen und Abenteuer verarbeitete er anschließend literarisch. Thorer lebt heute in München und Mallorca.

Le narrateur raconte à son ami, nommé Eudoxie, une histoire étrange qui lui est arrivée. Une histoire de revenants.Il était, en 1812, capitaine d’un bateau en Espagne. Il avait deux compagnons du nom de Sergy et Boutraix. Ensemble, ils voguaient sur la mer, quand la tempête éclata. Ils échouèrent près du château de la famille de Las Sierras. Les trois marins se réfugient dans le château. Un soir, le fantôme d’Inès de Las Sierras, une femme tuée il y a longtemps par son oncle dans ce lieux, apparaît sous leurs yeux...Charles Nodier (1780-1844) est un romancier et un poète célèbre en France. Il s'inscrit dans le mouvement romantique et est amoureux des lettres et de sa langue maternelle. Il devient d'ailleurs bibliothécaire et précède Victor Hugo pour s'occuper de « l'École romantique ». Il s'intéresse aussi au conte et en écrit plusieurs suite à un voyage en Écosse, notamment « Tribly ou le Lutin d'Argail» ou encore « La Fée aux Miettes.»

Un roi perd sa femme. Au moment de mourir, elle lui dit qu’il doit lui promettre de ne jamais se remarier, sauf si il réussit à trouver une femme plus belle qu’elle. Le roi en fait le serment. Il reçoit de nombreuses femmes mais aucune ne lui plaît. Après plusieurs mois de recherche, il remarque la beauté de sa fille et souhaite alors la prendre pour épouse. Celle-ci refuse et se met en colère. Grâce à une fée, elle trouve un subterfuge pour éviter le mariage, ainsi, elle se transforme en un ours pour repousser son père...Charles Deulin (1827- 1877) fut un écrivain, critique et journaliste originaire de France. Sa collection de conte nommée : « Contes d'un buveur de bière » est l'une de ses oeuvres les plus connues. En effet, les contes parus dans sa collection ont même été l'objet de plusieurs rééditions jusqu'à nos jours. Charles Deulin a écrit plusieurs collection et a travaillé avec plusieurs journaux célèbres durant sa carrière de journaliste, notamment avec « Le Figaro » ou encore « La Nouvelle Revue de Paris ».

Den unge vikingen Arnulf är vild som örnen och vargen – därav hans namn. Han längtar efter att ge sig ut på färd och utföra stordåd, men hans drömmar omkullkastas när brodern Helges skepp återvänder till hembygden Egilsund utan stora delar av sin besättning. I sorg och frustration gör sig Arnulf skyldig till både missuppfattningar och grova brott, varpå han tvingas fly för sitt liv tillsammans med den norska trälen Toke. I all hast lämnar han både sin familj och den stora kärleken Frejdis och ger sig ut på en minst sagt tumultartad plundringsfärd. Det blir en farlig och dramatisk resa, kantad av kungliga möten, blodiga strider och livsavgörande val.Arnulf är en fasansfull och hisnande äventyrsroman, tillika historiskt porträtt av Vikingatiden. En tid då vänskap och släktband var av största vikt och då överlevnad ständigt krävde hård ansträngning. Detta är första volymen i den kritikerrosade sagan om vikingen Arnulf. S. C. Pedersen (1967-) är en dansk författare och musiker. Hon skriver historiska romaner om såväl vikingatiden som medeltiden. De fiktiva händelserna och karaktärerna i serien om Arnulf bygger på grundlig forskning och historisk fakta.

Dans ce conte, Benjamin Sulte nous met l’eau à la bouche en partageant une recette extraordinaire : « le Rôti Sanspareil ». Dans cette recette, des dizaines d’oiseaux et d’aliments sont rassemblés et fourrés les uns dans les autres jusqu’à former un met des plus atypiques. Le narrateur nous fait la promesse qu’après avoir cuisiné ce plat et l’avoir mangé, quiconque deviendrait une meilleure personne...Laissez-vous porter par un voyage culinaire au coeur de ce conte gastronomique.Benjamin Sulte (1941-1923) est un militaire, poète et écrivain francophone originaire du Canada. Tout au long de sa vie, il s’intéresse à la littérature et apprend l’art de l’écriture par lui-même. En plus d’avoir publié de nombreux textes et articles de journaux, il publie aussi un recueil de conte en 1910, intitulé : « Historiettes et Fantaisies »