Tales Collection (page 66)

Chaucer, the Summoner
The Summoner about to deliver a summons

Chaucer, the Pardoner
The Pardoner was a medieval cleric licensed to preach, and collect money in exchange for letters of indulgence; such letters were denounced by Chaucer among others

Chaucer, Man of Law
The Man of Law gesturing

Chaucer, the Merchant
The Merchant on a rearing horse

Chaucer, Second Nun
The Second Nun rides sidesaddle

Chaucer, Nuns Priest
The Nuns Priest about to speak

Chaucer, the Manciple
The Manciple riding with spurs

Chaucer, the Reeve
The Reeve was the local officer and representative of the lord of the manor

The Six Swans Goble
The queen and the six swans - they are really her brothers, and she is determined to restore them to human shape

Riquet a LA Houpe
(Riquet with the tuft) The beautiful but stupid princess is offered intelligence if she weds ugly king Riquet : not only does she become clever but he becomes handsome

Rumpelstiltskin / Ford
Rumpelstiltskin offers to help the millers daughter spin straw into gold, but on conditions

L R Riding Hood Knocks
She knocks at the door of her grandmothers cottage, basket in hand, blissfully unaware of the fatal danger which lurks within

Puss in Boots (Goble)
Puss and his master

Puss in Boots - 3
Puss tells the king and his daughter that his master, the marquis de Carabas, is drowning. Hes lying, of course, but they believe him

The Juniper Tree
The girl, the tree, and the bird of paradise

Mermaid Gazes at Prince
The little mermaid watches the prince

Mermaid and Statue
The little mermaid hugs the statue of the Prince

Mermaid and Witch
The little mermaid talks with the witch on the sea-floor

Mermaid and Children
Children are frightened at the sight of the mermaid as they bathe

Hansel Gretel Cover
Hansel and Gretel are invited into her cottage by the evil witch

The Golden Goose
The golden goose leads the procession through the village which all join whether they like it or not

The Golden Bird
He covers ground rapidly, sitting on the foxs tail with his feet on its back

The Girl-Fish
The crown returns to the Queen of the Fishes. (a Catalonian tale)

Frau Holle - 2
The stepdaughter gathers the apples

The Enchanted Wreath
The girl chopping wood in the forest is watched by the knight

Constant Soldier (Clarke
In this translation the tin soldier is described as hardy but more usually he is constant

Constant Soldier (Orr)
All at once the window flew open... (Story by Hans Andersen)

Bluebeard warns her about the key to the room she is forbidden to enter

Bluebeard and the Girls
Bluebeard alarms the sisters

Beauty / Beast (Boyle 1)
Every night, at the supper- table, the Beast asks Beauty to become his wife, and every night she refuses, until

Beauty and the Beast
This well-dressed beast is no more horrifying than outsize teddy bear in Beauty and the Beast

Babes in Wood (Caldecott
The two abandoned youngsters wander in the wood

Pilgrims Leave / Chaucer
The pilgrims leave the Tabard Inn Southwark on their pilgrimage to Canterbury

Red Riding Hood Bed
The wicked wolf terrifies Red Riding Hoods grandmother by leaping onto her bed: she cowers under the sheets

Red Riding Hood Knocks
Little Red Riding Hood knocks at her grandmothers door

Tom Thumb and Giant
He is deposited by a raven on the walls of Old Grumbo the giants castle

Hansel&gretel / Hansel Cap
Hansel caught by the Witch and being fattened up

Frog Prince (Goble)
The princess is delighted when the frog retrieves her golden ball, and runs off with it, forgetting about the promises she made to the frog

Cinderella Flees
Midnight strikes, and Cinderella flies from the ball

Sleeping Beauty Wedding
The spell is broken, everyone in the palace wakes up, and the prince and princess marry

Sleeping Beauty Kitchen
Everyone in the palace falls into a deep sleep, including the kitchen staff

Sleeping Beauty Spindle
The princess, at the age of 15, finds an old lady spinning: the witchs prophecy is about to come true... she will prick her finger and fall into a long sleep

Sleeping Beauty Spell
The thirteenth fairy, who has not been invited to celebrate the princesss birth, casts a spell on the baby

7 Ravens Greet Sister
The seven ravens return to their human shape and greet their sister, who has rescued them

7 Ravens at Dinner
The seven ravens (seven brothers transformed by a wicked spell) sit at the dinner table

Fairy Tale / Seven Ravens
A little girl sets out to find her seven brothers, and is confronted by an alarming sunrise

7 Ravens Sister Sets Out
A little girl sets out to find her seven brothers, who have been turned into ravens by a wicked spell

7 Ravens Father Prays
The father prays while his seven sons, who have been turned into ravens, fly overhead

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Immerse yourself in a world of enchanting tales, where Chaucer's Pilgrims embark on a captivating journey depicted by Pauline Baynes. Feel the spine-tingling suspense as Alfred Bestall weaves 'The Ghost Story' with haunting precision. Lose yourself in the mesmerizing illustrations of Harry Clarke, as he brings to life the chilling Snow Queen and the mysterious Marsh King. Unlock your imagination with Richard Dadd's masterpiece, 'The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke', revealing an intricate realm beyond our wildest dreams. Step into the eerie forest and encounter the enigmatic 'Old Woman in the Wood', her secrets hidden within ancient trees. Delve into darkness with 'The Pardoner's Tale', unraveling moral dilemmas that still resonate today. Uncover Salem's bewitching history through Tituba, one of its infamous witches who ignited hysteria and fear. Witness bravery personified as a woman raises her skirts to scare off evil itself - a testament to resilience against all odds. Relive childhood memories with Georgie Porgie, whose mischievous adventures continue to captivate hearts across generations. Experience autumnal magic through Pauline Baynes' rendition of Hansel and Gretel - their tale reminding us that even amidst adversity, courage can lead us home again. Finally, join Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on their road to self-discovery; each character representing humanity’s diverse tapestry. In these tales lies an invitation: immerse yourself in worlds where reality intertwines seamlessly with fantasy – where legends come alive at every turn.