Tales of England

The publication contains transfers from the famous arch of English folk tales Joseph Jacobs. The texts are printed without literary processing, allowing the reader directly, he will directly get acquainted with the characteristic features of the English attitude, trunk plots and central heroes of the English folk tale. Despite the fabulous surroundings, the manner of narrative is distinguished by pragmatism, realism and a very ironic attitude to the world, society, its traditions and foundations. Subsequently, these features will be fully perceived by the classics of English literature from W. Shakespeare to writers of the 21st century.
The book is accompanied by an article by V. Vazazayev, dedicated to the history of collecting and the features of English folklore