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Myth & legend told as fiction
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Wars of Atlantis
Brian Degas, Phil Masters
Science fiction; Fantasy; Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
From there, the divinely-descended lords of the western ocean made war on the rest of the world, until a brave resistance... [more]
The Fourth Gwenevere
John James, Caitlin Matthews, John Matthews
Fantasy; Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
With a new Gwenevere manuscript recently found, bestseller John James returns with this witty, serpentine novel, which weaves... [more]
Forest Gods' Reign
Alexandria Hook
Fantasy; Myth & legend told as fiction; Sagas
Paperback
A new teen-inspired twist on the already twisted tales of Greek mythology. [more]
Tales from the Arabian Nights
Kamran Rastegar
Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Myth & legend told as fiction; Fiction in translation
Hardback
This beautiful edition includes twenty-one of the most popular stories from 1001 Nights, including Aladdin and the Wonderful... [more]
Classic Tales of Horror
Ernest Hilbert
Horror & ghost stories; Classic horror & ghost stories; Myth & legend told as fiction
Hardback
<p>This chilling collection of scary stories will keep you awake for hours! Psychological horrors, disturbing dramas, and... [more]
Brian Frouds Goblins: 10 1/2 Anniversary Edition
Brian Froud
Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Myth & legend told as fiction
Hardback
If you brought home the first edition, you were in big trouble! If you bring... [more]
Werewolves: A Hunters Guide
Graeme Davis
Horror & ghost stories; Fantasy; Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
Revealing the huge variety of werewolf types, including viral, shamanic, and sorcerous, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses,... [more]
Voices of Virtue: Inspiring Stories of Character
Randy Traeger
Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
Stories are a fun and effective way to put the skin on the moral lessons we want to convey to the young people in our lives.... [more]
Brian Frouds Faeries Tales
Wendy Froud, Brian Froud
Fantasy; Myth & legend told as fiction
Hardback
Bestselling authors Brian and Wendy Froud bring a brand-new dimension to... [more]
The Story of Gilgamesh
Yiyun Li
Myth & legend told as fiction; Traditional stories (Children's&YA)
Hardback
The oldest written story on Earth, retold for children [more]
Odin: The Viking Allfather
Steven A. Long
Fantasy; Myth & legend told as fiction; Religion & beliefs
Paperback
From the Thorsdrapa to the Marvel Thor and Avengers movies, Odin, the dark and mysterious lord of Valhalla, looms over all... [more]
Arthurian Legends
Rosalind Kerven
Myth & legend told as fiction
Hardback
The definitive book of stories from Arthurian legend, featuring the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin and King Arthur... [more]
World Folklore for Storytellers: Tales of Wonder, Wisdom, Fools, and Heroes:...
Howard J. Sherman, Josepha Sherman
Myth & legend told as fiction
Hardback
Presents tales from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Oceania. Accompanied by detailed information of their... [more]
Rumi's Tales from the Silk Road: A Pilgrimage to Paradise
Kamla K. Kapur
Myth & legend told as fiction
Hardback
Synopsis coming soon....... [more]
Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan
Gordon Jarvie
Anthologies (non-poetry); Myth & legend told as fiction; Literature, Poetry & Criticism
Paperback
A collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrates Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition. It offers a... [more]
The Arabian Nights
Muhsin Mahdi
Anthologies (non-poetry); Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
Now as sumptuously packaged as they are critically acclaimed-a new deluxe trade paperback edition of the beloved stories.... [more]
Girl Meets Boy: The Myth of Iphis
Ali Smith
Fiction & Literature; Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
According to Ovid, when Iphis' mother fell pregnant, her husband threatened to kill the child if it was a girl, so when Iphis... [more]
Tales from the Thousand and One Nights
Penguin Group (UK)
Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Myth & legend told as fiction; Short stories; Literature, Poetry & Criticism
Paperback
The tales told by Shahrazad over a thousand and one nights to delay her execution by the vengeful King Shahriyar have become... [more]
Aboriginal Fables and Legandary Tales
A. W. Reed
Myth & legend told as fiction; Short stories; Place names & gazetteers
Paperback
A collection of over 70 stories that retell Aboriginal fables and legendary tales. These have been told by tribes over Australia... [more]
Aboriginal Tales of Australia
A. W. Reed
Myth & legend told as fiction; Short stories; History; Folklore, myths & legends
Other merchandise
A collection of 20 stories of fable and folklore that have been told by Aboriginal tribes all over Australia for thousands... [more]
Mud
Chris McCabe
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
Chris McCabe's macabre version of the Orpheus myth brings its themes into... [more]
The Little Snake
A. L. Kennedy
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
A magical, charming and deeply moving fable about love, family, war and resilience from the Costa Prize-winning author of... [more]
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The Book of the Thousand and One Nights (Vol 3)
J. C. Mardrus, E. P. Mathers
Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
The third volume of this complete and accurate translation of the tales of the Arabian nights. [more]
The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night (Vol 2)
J. C. Mardrus, E. P. Mathers
Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback
The second volume of this accurate translation of the wonderful and enchanting tales of the Arabian nights. [more]
The Lost Fairy Tales: Fearless girls around the world
Isabel Otter, Ana Sender
Myth & legend told as fiction; Traditional stories (Children's&YA)
Hardback
If damsels in distress and prissy princesses give you cause for despair then look no further... This enchanting anthology... [more]
