Folk Tale Collection

Beowulf manuscript page
Page from the Old English manuscript of " Beowulf" in the British Museum. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War
Greek hero Achilles dragging Hectors body behind his chariot in the Trojan wars. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter
Tam O Shanter chased by a witch, from a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a John Faed illustration

Witch with her black cat
Witch casting a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter
Tam O Shanter about to ride, from a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century John Faed illustration

Haakon Haakonson brought to safety by the Birchlegs, 1200s
Birchlegs carrying Prince Hakon Hakonson to safety over the mountains, a Norwegian legend. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

ARABIAN NIGHTS. Scheherazade amusing the Sultan Schahriah and prolonging her life with the tales for a thousand and one nights. Colored engraving, 19th century

ROBIN HOOD. Friar Tuck marries Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Illustration from a late 19th century American juvenile edition

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King Arthur receiving his magic sword from the Lady of the Lake. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

HARRIS: UNCLE REMUS, 1895. Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. Pen-and-ink drawing by Arthur Burdett Frost for the 1895 second edition of the African American folktale by Joel Chandler Harris

ROBIN HOOD. Robin Hood meets Will Scarlet. Pen and ink drawing by Howard Pyle from The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, 1883

Puss-in-Boots. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling
3082142 She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling, from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, pub. 1933 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Vaillant Little Tailor, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669225 The Vaillant Little Tailor, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

'Ride a Cock-Horse to Banbury Cross ...''
2604908 'Ride a Cock-Horse to Banbury Cross ...''; (add.info.: Ride a Cock-Horse to Banbury Cross ...'' Woodcut illustration from an early nineteenth century book of English)

'There was an old woman who lived in a shoe ....''
2604907 'There was an old woman who lived in a shoe ....''; (add.info.: There was an old woman who lived in a shoe ....'' Woodcut illustration from an early nineteenth century)

Jack and the Beanstalk
2604909 Jack and the Beanstalk; (add.info.: Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack climbing the beanstalk towards the giant's castle. Figure with the broom is Jack's mother)

The Taketori Monogatari Tale, Edo Period, c.1700, Japanese
BCC7147 The Taketori Monogatari Tale, Edo Period, c.1700, Japanese; University Library, Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: The Tale of The Bamboo Cutter; The Princess from the Moon; earliest known piece of)

Sinbad the Sailor by Edmund Dulac, 1911 (screen print)
3036018 Sinbad the Sailor by Edmund Dulac, 1911 (screen print) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Sinbad the Sailor holding court in a grand palace)

Lord Sadanobu Threatens a Demon in the Palace at Night, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Sadanobu Threatens a Demon in the Palace at Night, 1889. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Kintaro Riding the Carp, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kintaro Riding the Carp, 1882. Series: Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Heroes of the Novel Suikoden, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Heroes of the Novel Suikoden, 1868

Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight, 1883

Seigen and Sakurahime; Angel with Two Children, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Seigen and Sakurahime; Angel with Two Children, 1868. Series: Valor in China and Japan

Shiei Riding a Carp over the Sea, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shiei Riding a Carp over the Sea, 1882. Series: Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Tobosaku, Miura Daisuke Yoshiaki, and the Son of Urashima Taro Drinking Wine, 1873. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tobosaku, Miura Daisuke Yoshiaki, and the Son of Urashima Taro Drinking Wine, 1873. TobosakuDongfang Shuo), Miura Yoshiaki and Urashima Taro, all three lived long

The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. Series: New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Dhola and Maru on a Camel, c1830. Creator: Unknown
Dhola and Maru on a Camel, c1830

Kameyama: Woman Dreaming of Omatsu, Gennojô, and Sodesuke, Mid-1840s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kameyama: Woman Dreaming of Omatsu, Gennojo, and Sodesuke, Mid-1840s. From Fifty-three pairings along the Tokaido Road. Series:

The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

The Ghost of Seigen Haunting Sakurahime, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Ghost of Seigen Haunting Sakurahime, 1889. From New Forms of Thirty-six Ghosts

Jiraiya Riding a Frog, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Jiraiya Riding a Frog, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Minamoto no raiko joraku sagami no kuni ashigarayama kaido o etamau Yamauba at... c.late 1830s
Minamoto no raiko joraku sagami no kuni ashigarayama kaido o etamau Yamauba at Mount Ashigara, c.late 1830s

AI Image - Illustration of Cinderella, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of Cinderella, 2023. In the folk tale of "Cinderella", or "The Little Glass Slipper"

The Greedy Old Woman Leaving the Three Sparrows, c1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Greedy Old Woman Leaving the Three Sparrows, c1886. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Tale of the Tongue-cut Sparrow, 1892. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Tale of the Tongue-cut Sparrow, 1892

A Swedish Fairy Tale, 1897. Creator: Carl Larsson
A Swedish Fairy Tale, 1897

Sohni Swims to Meet Her Lover Mahinwal, between c1750 and c1775. Creator: Unknown
Sohni Swims to Meet Her Lover Mahinwal, between c1750 and c1775

The Legend of the Baker of Eekloo, 1550-1650. Creator: Unknown
The Legend of the Baker of Eekloo, 1550-1650

Caracceole, Princess, and Mlle. Artska, 1924 May 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Caracceole, Princess, and Mlle. Artska, 1924 May 9

Water: Zhang Shun (Mizu, Chojun), from the series "The Five Elements of The...", early 1830s
Water: Zhang Shun (Mizu, Chojun), from the series "The Five Elements of The Water Margin (Suiko gogyo)", early 1830s

Wood: Lu Zhishen (Moku, Rochishin), from the series "The Five Elements of The...", early 1830s
Wood: Lu Zhishen (Moku, Rochishin), from the series "The Five Elements of The Water Margin (Suiko gogyo)", early 1830s

Earth: Lin Chong (Do, Rinchu), from the series "The Five Elements of The Water...early 1830s
Earth: Lin Chong (Do, Rinchu), from the series "The Five Elements of The Water Margin (Suiko gogyo)", early 1830s

When the young man have fallen at his feet, the Sultan held him by the hand, c1930. From " Stories from the Arabian Nights". [Nelson, c1930]

The Ancient Incident of Umewaka and the Child Seller beside the Sumida River, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Ancient Incident of Umewaka and the Child Seller beside the Sumida River, 1883. Series: Famous Places in the East

Taira no Koremochi Slashing at a Demon, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Taira no Koremochi Slashing at a Demon, 1879. Series: A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Tawaraya Toda and a Dragon; Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tawaraya Toda and a Dragon; Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, 1868. Series: Valor in China and Japan

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"Unraveling the Threads of Folk Tales: From Beowulf to Puss-in-Boots" Step into the enchanting world of folk tales, where ancient manuscripts like the Beowulf page whisper stories of heroism and mythical creatures. Journey back to the Trojan War, witnessing Achilles' fateful encounter with Hector's demise, a tale that echoes through generations. Meet Tam O Shanter, a character from Robert Burns' folklore, as he embarks on his wild escapades in Scotland. Alongside him is a witch with her black cat, casting spells and weaving magic into these timeless narratives. Travel further back in time to witness Haakon Haakonson being brought to safety by the Birchlegs during the tumultuous 1200s. Their bravery resonates within these tales passed down through centuries. Friar Tuck's marriage to Robin Hood and Maid Marian adds a touch of romance amidst their daring adventures in Sherwood Forest. These legendary outlaws continue to inspire countless hearts even today. Enter Arabian Nights, where Scheherazade captivates Sultan Schahriah with her mesmerizing tales for one thousand and one nights. Her wit not only amuses but also prolongs her life against all odds. Unlock doors filled with anticipation as she trembles while opening them using that little key - what secrets lie beyond? The suspense lingers throughout this captivating journey across different cultures and eras. Marvel at Doonagore Castle standing tall on Ireland's coast since the 16th century; its ancient stones hold whispers of forgotten legends echoing over vast oceans. And who can forget Puss-in-Boots? This cunning feline companion dances through fairy tales, charming both young and old alike with its clever tricks and quick thinking. These glimpses into diverse folk tales paint an intricate tapestry woven by storytellers across time. They remind us that imagination knows no bounds when it comes to crafting tales that transcend generations, cultures, and even continents.