Folk Tales for Winter Nights: Festive Myths and Legends by Menzies, Jean

Folk Tales for Winter Nights: Festive Myths and Legends

This magical collection of folk stories from across the world celebrates the winter season in all its...
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Author: Jean Menzies
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Folk Tales for Winter Nights: Festive Myths and Legends by Menzies, Jean

Folk Tales for Winter Nights: Festive Myths and Legends

$17.98

Folk Tales for Winter Nights: Festive Myths and Legends

$17.98
Author: Jean Menzies
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

This magical collection of folk stories from across the world celebrates the winter season in all its frosty glory. From Norse, Japanese and Icelandic mythology to Chinese, Scottish and Indigenous American folklore, these stories range from charming to chilling.

Discover myths that explore the origins of the season and the importance of embracing icy weather, alongside tales which welcome you into the warm glow of festive gatherings. Featuring beloved storytellers such as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm as well as little-known, rediscovered treasures, this flurry of wintery tales is the perfect companion for cosying up by the fireplace during the colder months of the year.

Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Folk Tales for Winter Nights is edited by Jean Menzies.

Author: Jean Menzies
Publisher: MacMillan Collector's Library
Published: 09/29/2026
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.00h x 3.70w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781035072194

About the Author
Jean Menzies holds a PhD in ancient history and is a prize-winning author and anthologist. She has published several books for children including Greek Myths and Egyptian Myths, as well as Live Like a Goddess for teens. She's a contributor to the Inklings series and her anthologies include six volumes of mythology for Macmillan Collector's Library. She is the author of the adult novel The Lady of the Lake and Aphrodisia: Women, Sex and Pleasure in the Classical World, a work of non-fiction. Jean also hosts a long-running YouTube channel, Jean's Thoughts.

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