| Description |
xv, 238 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
The king of the birds -- The riddles of the crossroads -- The twisted oak -- The wits of the whetstone -- Little stupid -- Little dog turpie -- The roots of fortune -- Johnnie-he-not -- The black bull's bride -- Stealing the moon -- The troll king's sister -- Ashypelt -- Just Jimmy -- Little sparrow -- The coal companion. |
| Summary |
Folk tales take us beyond our own boundaries into unknown lands. Yet within these adventures, riddles and enchantments we find our common ground and shared humanity. In this illustrated edition, Lost & Found is Elizabeth Garner’s own retelling of fifteen treasured folk tales that have nurtured, sustained, terrified and enthralled her in equal measure. Some of the stories are taken from the books of her childhood, some are remembered, and others she has discovered in her reading over the years. Adorned with engraver Phoebe Connolly's beautiful woodcut illustrations, this collection includes stories such as “The Riddle of the Crossroads,” “The Twisted Oak.” “The Wits of the Whetstone” and many more. |
| Subject |
Folklore -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Fiction.
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| Genre |
Short stories.
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| Added Author |
Connolly, Phoebe, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Lost and found |
| ISBN |
9781800181236 (hardcover) |
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180018123X (hardcover) |
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