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Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children

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Mary Macgregor's Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children is a fairy-tale retelling and folklore and fairy tales story collection.

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About Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children

"Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children" by Mary Macgregor is a collection of traditional tales derived from folklore and balladry, likely written in the early 20th century. The stories are designed to captivate and entertain children, presenting themes of love, adventure, and magic through richly imagined narratives featuring characters like fairies, knights, and courageous maidens. At the start of the collection, the author introduces the origins of these tales, describing the role of minstrels in the past who traveled across the land sharing stories of love and conflict. The opening section features the tale of "The Young Tamlane," where a young boy named Tamlane is taken by the Queen of Fairies and later encounters Janet, a maiden whose strong will leads her to seek him out. This enchanting beginning sets the tone for a series of captivating stories that explore familiar themes from folklore, promising adventures filled with magic and moral lessons.
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Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children — LibriVox recording, 2 h 00 min in 7 sections.

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  • Children's stories
  • Ballads, Scots, Adaptations
  • Ballads, English, Adaptations

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Who wrote Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children?

Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children was written by Mary Macgregor.

What genre is Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tale Retellings and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 00 min.

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