Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Tales: Being School Readings, Imaginative and Emotional, in Prose and Poetry is a collection of stories and poems compiled by William Swinton and published in 1880. The book is intended for use in schools as a reading textbook, and contains a variety of literary works that are designed to engage and inspire young readers. The stories and poems in the book cover a wide range of themes, from adventure and heroism to love and loss. Some of the most notable works included in the book are ""The Pied Piper of Hamelin"" by Robert Browning, ""The Boy and the Wolf"" by Aesop, and ""The Charge of the Light Brigade"" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The Book of Tales is a timeless collection that continues to be enjoyed by readers of all ages, and is a testament to the enduring power of literature to inspire and uplift the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
