Classical Myth

The brothers Grimm collected and edited 210 fairy and folk tales, including such beloved classics as ‘Hansel and Gretel’, ‘Rapunzel’ and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, into an intoxicating and bewitching combination of morality, love, honour and tragedy - and much more besides. Sir Ben Kingsley and Sir Michael Hordern provide captivating, immersive readings.

This audiobook on Greek mythology will take you on a captivating journey, so you can experience the enjoyment of the entertaining stories while also learning about the Greek myths that lie at the roots of Western language, culture, and civilization. Explore the captivating myths of the Greek gods and heroes.

"The Snow Queen" is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s longest and most popular tales. It’s about Gerda and her friend Kai growing up through many adventures. Exploring the struggle between good and evil, it’s a story of a magic mirror, trolls, sorceresses, and power.

A delightful and humorous adventure of a man's youngest son, despised by his brothers for his simple mind, whose kindness to a stranger is grandly rewarded. Sure to put a smile upon the listener's face.

Cinderela, uma linda moça doce, tem uma vida dura com sua madrasta cruel e suas meia-irmãs. Felizmente, Cinderela é abençoada com uma fada madrinha que pode ajudar Cinderela a ter a noite mais emocionante de sua vida - até o golpe da meia-noite.

In 1913, Arthur Ransome traveled to Russia to explore Russian folklore. The result of his studies was the publication of retellings (rather than translations) of a number of stories, including The Soldier and Death, which first appeared in 1920.

Outside of Russia, Leo Tolstoy is known mostly as the author of the Napoleonic War epic War and Peace. Therefore, this collection is bound to be a new experience for most, since it includes a set of Tolstoy's stories intended for children.

C'était un vendredi soir. Les parents de Wendy, Michael et John étaient absents, et la nurse Nana, une chienne terre-neuve, était attachée dans la cour. La voie était donc libre pour que Peter Pan, le garçon qui refusait de grandir, vienne rechercher son ombre, et entraîne les enfants vers le Pays de Nulle Part. Une île enchantée habitée par des Peaux-Rouges, des fées et des pirates commandés par le sinistre capitaine Crochet, qui cherche à se venger de Peter Pan... Un conte magique, enchanteur et plein d'émotions, chef-d'œuvre de l'imaginaire mis en voix par des comédiens talentueux.

In "Ghosts Want Privacy" a man seeking to pry into the affairs of guests staying in Boston’s Omni Parker House, the city’s historic, notoriously haunted, landmark hotel discovers the ghosts there not only have a sense of humor but also value their privacy and the rights of their human guests to the same and unfortunate things happen when people breach the privacy of others in their domain. The story "Ghosts Want Privacy" is a standalone excerpt from the comedy "Josh, Josh, Josh and Josh Go To Yale" a romantic comedy, coming of age, buddy story, in which all Josh ever wanted to do was go...

Un cuento tradicional sobre una niña y un lobo.

We have selected for you nine of the best Japanese myths and fairy tales. Not unlike the western folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, these stories faithfully preserve the spirit of medieval Japan, while rendered in a translation accessible to all ages.

Padraig Colum was an Irish dramatist, poet, novelist, essayist, biographer, children's writer, and editor. He was a leading figure of the Irish Literary Revival. Colum wrote The Children's Homer in 1918 as a retelling for younger readers of Homer's epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey. It recounts the adventures of Achilles and his allies as he waged war against the Trojans and the experiences of Odysseus on his voyage back from the Trojan War.

Um Rato da Cidade visita um primo no campo e despreza o estilo de vida do Rato do Campo. Ambos visitam então a cidade e são confrontados com várias situações perigosas, mesmo comendo bem. O Rato do Campo decide que a vida mais tranqüila e rural deve ser preferida.

เรื่องราวของผีเสื้อหนุ่มที่เที่ยวเสาะหาดอกไม้ดีๆ เพื่อมาเป็นเจ้าสาว ดอกไม้สาวที่ยังไม่ได้หมั้นหมายกับแมลงจะนั่งเฉย จึงเลือกได้ยาก ผีเสื้อหนุ่มไม่ได้รู้สึกเพลินเพลิน มันจึงได้บินไปหาดอกเดซี่เพื่อที่จะถามว่าตัวมันนั้นควรเลือกดอกไม้ดอกใด

El joven y humilde Aladino es engañado por un mago para apoderarse de un valioso y mágico objeto, pero eso será solo el comienzo de esta historia repleta de aventuras y fantasía que transcurre en una ciudad de China. Aladino es una fábula deslumbrante, que emociona y deja una enseñanza acerca de los valores humanos.

Translated, adapted, told, and retold, the stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have captivated imaginations across time. Now comes a masterful retelling sure to enthrall a new generation. From the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to the quest for the Holy Grail, stories both familiar and unfamiliar are woven into a vivid tapestry of Arthurian lore that spans from the king’s conception to his final battle.

This is a story from the Grimm's Fairy Tales collection.

Thumbelina is a classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb snatched from her family by an ugly toad who wants to marry her. Thumbelina escapes, befriending various creatures of the forest, until one day, she meets the king of the flower angels, with whom she finds happiness forever.

Hans Christian Andersen's most famous fairy tales in one great collection. 50 stories, among them: The red shoes, Thumbelina, The flying trunk, The snowman, The swineherd, and many more!

A treasury of timeless stories for kids....