Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Tales: Being School Readings, Imaginative and Emotional, in Prose and Poetry is a collection of stories and poems compiled by William Swinton in 1880. The book is intended for use in schools as a reading textbook and features a variety of literary works that are designed to engage the imagination and emotions of young readers.The stories and poems in the book cover a wide range of topics, including adventure, fantasy, romance, and tragedy. Some of the authors included in the collection are William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Charles Dickens. The book also includes works by lesser-known writers, as well as original pieces by Swinton himself.The Book of Tales is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a particular theme or genre. For example, there is a section on fairy tales and another on historical fiction. The book also includes a section on moral tales, which are designed to teach important lessons about character and behavior.Overall, The Book of Tales is a comprehensive and engaging collection of literary works that is suitable for use in schools or for personal reading. Its diverse range of stories and poems makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in literature, history, or education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
