Josef Hegenbarth Knihy

Bevor sie in den Wald geht, warnt die gute Geiß ihre sieben Geißlein vor dem bösen Wolf. Sie dürfen ihm auf keinen Fall die Tür öffnen, sonst frisst er sie mit Haut und Haar! Doch dem schlauen Tier gelingt es, die Geißlein zu überlisten ...

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'The wolf thought to himself, "What a tender young creature! what a nice plump mouthful - she will be better to eat than the old woman. I must act craftily, so as to catch both."' Collected by the German Grimm brothers, these folk tales have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike since they were first published in 1812. The best-known stories such as The Golden Goose, Hansel and Gretel, The Frog Prince, and Snow-White and Rose-Red remain as popular today as when first told, although there is an underlying darkness and violence to the original stories that has softened over time.

Eine Gruppe von Reisenden verbringt eine Nacht im sagenumwobenen, von Raeubern durchstreiften Spessart. Um ihre Angst zu vertreiben, erzaehlen sie sich Geschichten - die Sage vom Hirschgulden, Das kalte Herz, Saids Schicksale und Die Hoehle von Steenfoll. Diese spannungsgeladenen Maerchen besitzen einen besonderen Reiz, der in dem fabelhaften Zauber liegt, den sie in das gewoehnliche Menschenleben mischen.

A rollicking, bawdy collection of 50 fairy tales told by 10 storytellers over five days follows the compilation efforts of 17th-century Italian poet Giambattista Basile and traces the experiences of a cursed princess who would win back her betrothed.

Die Verlobung in St. Domingo - Der Findling - Das Bettelweib von Locarno. Engl. /Dt

The story follows Tartarin, a character with an exaggerated sense of heroism, as he embarks on humorous adventures in the picturesque landscapes of Provence. Through satire and comedy, the novel cleverly critiques French society's quirks and idiosyncrasies. Daudet's lighthearted narrative explores themes of heroism, identity, and the human spirit, providing a joyful and imaginative escape for readers. With its vivid portrayal of Southern France and engaging storytelling, the book delivers a delightful blend of adventure and humor.

Mladý šľachtic chce skoncovať so životom, starinár mu daruje osliu kožu, ktorá splní všetky jeho želania. Stane sa bohatým a slávnym, získa lásku žien, ale koža sa zmenšuje a tým sa kráti aj jeho život. Strach zo smrti ho prenasleduje a nakoniec naň aj zomiera. To je stručný náčrt z obsahu predstaviteľa európskeho kritického realizmu, ktorý práve v tomto diele nachádza svoj vrchol.