This edition of the 1979 landmark Breaking the Magic Spell examines the enduring power of fairy tales and the ways they invade our subjective world. In seven provocative essays, Zipes discusses the importance of investigating oral folk tales in their socio-political context and traces their evolution into literary fairy tales, a metamorphosis that often diminished the ideology of the original narrative. Zipes also looks at how folk tales influence...

Shortlisted for prizes around the world, Georgi Gospodinov's thrilling new nevel is about physics, myths, and the power of stories.

If you are looking for accounts and retelling of encounters with werewolves, this is a great starting point.Be mindful these stories were published in 1865 and the content will have "current" events the author had encountered as well as mythological findings in terms of what was known and understood at that time. From the legends of using magical wolf skins to the terrifying accounts of lycanthropy, you will find both known and forgotten accounts,...

Marek, a wounded fae soldier, has been in love with Princess Adira, his childhood friend, for years. Intent on letting her become the queen she was always meant to be, he finds employment in the Court of Midnight, away from the woman who holds his heart… until she sends for him, begging for his help in relocating her kidnapped sisters. As Marek works alongside Adira to solve the mystery of the missing princesses, they uncover a dark fae enchantment...

Super model fiancée, check.Internet famous, check.Bad boy rep, check.Hate it all... double check.I have worked toward the Championship since I was ten years old, doing whatever my publicist asked. I party with athletes, rock stars, models, actors, politicians- all the elite. When I walk into a room, people take notice and cheer.But none of that makes me happy. Fame brought the followers, money, and a chance at a title, but it didn't bring me the...

"The course of true love never did run smooth."Stranded on the coast and with no more secrets between them, Michael and Bryony can finally get to know each other better. In fact, they're both rather enjoying their mock honeymoon until Bryony finds out Michael has become a tourist attraction in exchange for their room and board. Outraged, she insists he return with her to her family's Victorian farmhouse, where they'll be able to live together in peace....

"Join on a journey to Jwalapuram, a fictional village where ancient rituals and the worship of Agni, the god of fire, weave a community together. 'Agni Rituals Ablaze' invites you into a vividly imagined world teetering on the edge of darkness, where faith and unity ignite a battle for survival.

Enter the luminous realm guided by Durga, the Goddess of Radiance, as she illuminates the path to bliss. In the cosmic tapestry of Hindu mythology, Durga emerges as a beacon of strength and grace, wielding her divine radiance to dispel darkness. Follow her empowering journey, where courage and compassion intertwine, paving the way for triumph over adversity. As Durga's brilliance illuminates the shadows within and without, her story becomes a transcendent...

Do you wonder what kind of mischief could happen in the space between a wink and a sniffle? Or of what two trees might contemplate and discuss with each other when they are all by themselves? Have you ever wondered about what power you might wield if you discovered a special rod? Or what it would be like to have your head "up in the clouds"? Do you know what you would do if you came upon your mirror, and it stood reflectionless? Could you begin to...

"Princess Elsebet is duty-bound to marry for her country. But when a mysterious -- and gorgeous -- man washes up on the castle shores, she's instantly drawn to him. Suddenly, she's considering trading her royal future for one she actually wants... Sent to claim Elsebet as his brother's wife, Danil Laurentius certainly didn't expect an accident to leave him stranded with the captivating princess. And as she tends to his injuries, the ever-intensifying...