Publisher's Synopsis
""Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks"" is a collection of traditional Dutch folk tales retold by William Elliot Griffis. The book includes stories about mischievous fairies, talking animals, and magical transformations. The tales are full of adventure, humor, and valuable lessons for children. Griffis's retellings are faithful to the original stories, preserving the distinctive Dutch culture and language. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings that capture the whimsical nature of the tales. ""Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks"" is a delightful read for children and adults alike, offering a glimpse into the rich folklore of the Netherlands.1918. The stories found in this volume aim to faithfully reflect the spirit of the common folk. The stories are mostly genuine fairy tales bearing at times some resemblance to the tales heard in other lands. However, they are more often legends and wayside stories that are undeniably Dutch from start to finish with droll touches of humor. Some are parables or allegories on life. The author spent many years as a resident of Holland and has personal knowledge of the people and their tales.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.
