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The Book of Stories for the Story-teller

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Fanny E. Coe's The Book of Stories for the Story-teller is a folklore and fairy tales story collection. Readers will find themes of Storytelling and tales.

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About The Book of Stories for the Story-teller

"The Book of Stories for the Story-teller" by Fanny E. Coe is a collection of children's stories likely written in the early 20th century. The compilation features a variety of tales, including folk tales, modern fairy tales, and myths from different cultures, all focusing on moral lessons. The stories are designed to enrich storytelling sessions for parents and teachers, facilitating engaging and educational experiences for young audiences. At the start of the book, the preface emphasizes the significance of storytelling in education and home life, highlighting the need for fresh material to captivate children's imaginations. Coe outlines the principles behind the choice of stories, each chosen for its moral value, such as truthfulness, kindness, and perseverance. The introduction sets the stage for a diverse array of narratives, which include the clever fox outsmarting foes, whimsical tales of nature, and underlying themes of familial love and duty. Overall, the opening portion serves to establish the book as a comprehensive resource for nurturing the art of storytelling.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Storytelling
  • Tales

Quick answers

Who wrote The Book of Stories for the Story-teller?

The Book of Stories for the Story-teller was written by Fanny E. Coe.

What genre is The Book of Stories for the Story-teller?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is The Book of Stories for the Story-teller 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 The Book of Stories for the Story-teller?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 6 h 05 min.

What books are similar to The Book of Stories for the Story-teller?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Crimson Fairy Book, Kinder- und Hausmärchen and Fairy Tales and Stories.

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