{"product_id":"fairies-elves-and-sprites-myths-and-legends-hardcover","title":"Fairies, Elves and Sprites: Myths and Legends - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean Menzies\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery country has its own cherished myths and legends featuring fairies, elves and sprites. Sixteen of these stories are collected here, chosen from all over the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome tales are pure entertainment, some warn of life's dangers, whilst others offer valuable moral lessons. What they all have in common is an exploration of the unknown and a brush with the mysteries of life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are devious elves from Iceland, a fairy masquerading as a sparrow from Japan, terrifying banshees from Ireland, trolls from Norway's forests and many more unpredictable and magical beings taking centre stage in these strange and wonderful stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFairies, Elves and Sprites: Myths and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJean Menzies holds a PhD in ancient history and is a prize-winning author and anthologist. She has published several books for children including\u003ci\u003e Greek Myths\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEgyptian Myths\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as\u003ci\u003e Live Like a Goddess \u003c\/i\u003efor teens. She's a contributor to the Inklings series and her anthologies include various volumes of mythology for Macmillan Collector's Library. Jean also publishes adult fiction under the name Jean Z. Menzies. A classics enthusiast through and through, Jean produces the podcast \u003ci\u003eThat's Ancient History\u003c\/i\u003e, which explores antiquity, from its history to its place in today's world, and she hosts her long-running YouTube channel Jean's Thoughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 6.25 x 4.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378837450854,"sku":"9781035031559","price":22.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/Q4mwVxeXpC9781035031559.webp?v=1768912391","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/fairies-elves-and-sprites-myths-and-legends-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}