Dragon Fairy Tales

Soar the skies with fire-breathing beasts, explore the mythological lands of Ancient Greece, and brandish your sword with Saint George in this illustrated collection of dragon tales from around the world. ‘Come not between the dragon, and his wrath.‘ - William Shakespeare, King Lear, 1606 From the monstrous winged dragon of English folklore to the sacred wind-blowing beasts of China, this brilliant collection draws on a wide variety of sources from all corners of the globe. Discover far-flung stories of fierce fights, cunning trickery, brave knights, and kindly monsters. Including stunning black-and-white illustrations, this treasury features classic tales such as ‘St. George of Merrie England‘, ‘The Dragon and His Grandmother‘, ‘The King of the Fishes‘, and ‘How the Red Knight Slew the Dragon‘. With works from the Brothers Grimm, Andrew Lang, Joseph Jacobs, Giambattista Basile, and Asbjørnsen and Moe, Dragon Fairy Tales features the original stories of some of the most well-known writers of fairy tale literature. The perfect book of adventure for all ages, this blazing anthology of dragon tales will transport you to an age where winged beasts and fire-breathing dragons roamed the land. Lose yourself in the fantastical magic of these age-old stories.