Fairy Tales from Spain by José Muñoz Escámez

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Creator Muñoz Escámez, José
Illustrator Matthews, William
Title Fairy Tales from Spain
Contents Khing-Chu-Fu -- The City of Fortune -- The Garden of Health -- Carabi! Carabo! -- The author of the wall -- The devil's tournament -- The treasure of the dragon -- The man with the two faces -- The treachery of Micifuf -- Trompetilla and Trompetin -- The quack doctor -- The drawing school -- The man with the nose -- The Island of Brilliants -- The judgment of the flowers -- The three questions -- The captain's exploit -- The topsy-turvy world -- Don Suero the Proud.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Fairy Tales from Spain" by José Muñoz Escámez is a collection of enchanting short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents a series of whimsical tales that transport readers to a world filled with magic, adventure, and moral lessons, featuring various characters, including clever boys, powerful witches, and mystical beings. Each story is crafted to invoke the spirit of traditional Spanish folklore, offering a blend of humor and wisdom that reflects cultural themes. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to a vibrant cast of characters, starting with Khing-Chu-Fu, the Empress of China, who is startled to find a white hair in her beautiful hair, leading to an exaggerated panic amongst her court. Enter Pinchauvas, a clever young Spaniard who unwittingly finds himself embroiled in the court's turmoil after he is mistaken for a wise man capable of solving the empress's predicament. His witty responses and the ensuing chaos set a lighthearted tone, illustrating the charm and comedic elements of the storytelling that will continue throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Category Text
EBook-No. 43212
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 16, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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