Long-Lost Fairy-Tales

Fairy tales are as old as language itself.

Long, long ago, storytellers all around the world told tales of wonder both to enchant and entertain us, and also to teach us that – if we are good and kind and courageous enough – we can change the world for the better.

For this is what fairy tales do. They give us hope.

As we travel through the dark and dangerous world of the fairy tale, as we fight dragons and outwit ogres and save our sisters and brothers, we learn that we are capable of anything. And then we return to our own world with all that we have learned along the way, stronger and braver than before.

The stories in this book come from all the corners of the world. Some were told in deep time before history was recorded, and some were written not so long ago. All of them have been unjustly forgotten.

In this collection of long-lost fairy tales, author Kate Forsyth and illustrator Lorena Carrington work together to bring tales of wisdom, compassion, and courage to life for the modern-day reader.

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Vasilisa the Wise & Other Tales of Brave Young Women

For many young women, the only fairy-tales they know are the ones that have been retold by Walt Disney Studios.

Once upon a time, these stories of magical transformation were meant for young women as they grew away from childhood and towards adulthood. They were told by their mothers and grandmothers and the wise women of the clan as they spun and wove and stirred their pots and made their potions.

The heroines of these old tales set out on a difficult road of trials to discover their true destiny. And, contrary to popular opinion, marrying a prince was not the only goal. These ancient tales of wonder and adventure are about learning to be strong, brave, kind and true hearted, and trusting in yourself to change the world for the better.

The Buried Moon & Other Tales of Bright Young Women

All of the seven tales in this collection have one thing in common. They are stories of young women who face darkness and danger, but who prevail against the odds because of the brightness of their spirit and the strength of their resolve.

These stories of bright young women will remind readers of their own inner radiance, which gives them power to illuminate the whole world.

Snow White, Rose Red & Other Tales of Kind Young Women

An enchanting collection of little-known fairy tales about young women who prevail because of their kindness and compassion

With an introduction by Isobelle Carmody, Snow White, Rose Red & Other Tales of Kind Young Women contains tales from Germany, Slovenia, Ireland and the Scottish Travellers.

RETOLD BY: KATE FORSYTH ILLUSTRATIONS BY: LORENA CARRINGTON PUBLICATIONS: SERENITY PRESS

The Gardener’s Son & the Golden Bird & Other Tales of Gentle Young Men

An empowering collection of little known fairy tales about young men who know that kindness and compassion is the best kind of courage.

With an introduction by Jack Zipes, The Gardener’s Son and the Golden Bird & Other Tales of Gentle Young Men contains tales from Russia, Scotland, Iraq, England, Wales, Greece, Ireland and the Appalachian Mountains.

RETOLD BY: KATE FORSYTH ILLUSTRATIONS BY: LORENA CARRINGTON PUBLICATIONS: SERENITY PRESS

If you look around you, women are publishing some of the most unusual and subversive tales today. One example is Kate Forsyth in Australia. Already a prolific and fascinating writer, she has also contributed to the feminist movement by publishing anthologies such as Snow White Rose Red and Other Tales of Kind Young Women.

, The Many Subversions of the Fairytale

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