The Book of Fables and Folk Stories

Horace Elisha Scudder (1838-1902)

Approximate level: A2
Length: 30,111 words
Reading time: 2 h 31 min
Chapters: 70
Language: English
On Project Gutenberg since: 2014

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This collection brings together fables and folk stories, including the familiar tale of Little Red-Riding-Hood. The stories come from older traditions and are presented here in simple, direct English, with short sentences and everyday words alongside a few old-fashioned expressions. The narrative is easy to follow, though dialogue and traditional phrasing may feel unfamiliar. The tales turn on family, danger, cleverness, and choices, making them suitable for reading in brief sections.

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Subjects

Fairy tales
Fables
Tales

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