Titoli in Favole

The Iliad by Homer is an epic poem central to ancient Greek literature, narrating the siege of Troy. It explores themes of heroism, the wrath of Achilles, the nature of fate, and the quest for glory. Homer, a semi-legendary figure, is credited with composing both "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," foundational works of Western literature.

C'era una volta un paese in cui gorgogliavano i torrenti. Nel paese c'è una donna di mille anni che allatta bambini morti riesumati dalle ossa, un poeta che parla una lingua aliena, una vecchia con il latte nelle pupille, un contadino che in realtà è un cavallo, un matto che pesca lische di pesce dalla bocca di una tigre. C'è una terra piena di sterchi e pietraie, e chi vi cammina incontra presto la morte.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is the most famous supernatural wild chase in all of literature. One of the best known American short stories, this tale has been produced countless times for television and film. A halloween classic!

The Happy Prince is one of Oscar Wilde’s most beloved and poignant fairy tales, blending rich symbolism with a heartfelt narrative about compassion, sacrifice, and love. Set high above a city, the story follows a gilded statue—the Happy Prince—who once lived in luxury but now sees the suffering of the poor from his lofty perch. With the help of a kind-hearted Swallow, the Prince gives away all he has to bring joy and relief to the needy below.

Jorinda and Jorindel are young, devoted, and newly promised to one another when they wander too close to this cursed place. In a single, devastating moment, Jorinda is transformed into a nightingale and imprisoned among hundreds of enchanted birds, while Jorindel is left helpless, bound by magic and grief. Driven by love and guided by a prophetic dream, Jorindel embarks on a quiet but determined quest to break the spell that stole his beloved away.

Dans "Légendes inventées et histoires presque vraies", Françoise Pascals nous plonge dans l'atmosphère mystérieuse du village de Lavaltrie, où trois sorcières vivent en marge de la société, dissimulant leur véritable nature aux yeux des habitants. Alice, connue sous le pseudonyme de "Malice", incarne la séduction et le danger, utilisant son charme pour manipuler les jeunes hommes du village. Malgré les avertissements du sage Napoléon Benoit, les villageois restent aveugles aux menaces qui les entourent.

The acclaimed artist Brom brilliantly displays his multiple extraordinary talents in The Child Thief—a spellbinding re-imagining of the beloved Peter Pan story that carries readers through the perilous mist separating our world from the realm of Faerie. As Gregory Maguire did with his New York...

Eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus now possesses the Immortal Blade. But when Rua discovers the Northern King’s uncle is alive and has cast a spell on a blue witch army, she realizes that the battle is just beginning. Venturing into the Northern Court, Rua finds herself with an ally in the new King. Her problems are mounting, and the handsome King is only one of them. With the eyes of her newfound family on her, can Rua prove herself worthy of the Immortal Blade, or will its magic be too powerful? Danger, intrigue, and passion ensue as Rua battles to break the witches’ curse.

With others now relying on him, Dom tries to come up with ways to improve their lives. Those ideas will help his family if his enemies don't make trouble for him. In this second part of his journey, Dom keeps inventing items not known to the world, strives not to give in to societies standards, and learns that his compassion for others will get him into trouble.

En manos de la cocinera, Al correr de los años y El sencillo don Rafael, cazador y tresillista, cuentan la historia de unos personajes que llegan al amor tras un largo noviazgo - Al correr de los años - o por el azar: el destino actúa cuando Vicente, protagonista del primer cuento, se rompe una pierna y don Rafael, en el último cuento, encuentra el niño en la puerta de su casa.

In un mondo in cui il degrado etico attanaglia il nostro vivere quotidiano ed il materialismo offusca le nostre menti, non si ha più il tempo ma soprattutto il desiderio di rincorrere i nostri sogni e con essi fantasticare. Le "Favole del terzo millennio" desiderano idealizzare un mondo migliore, dove, come nelle tradizionali favole, il bene vince sul male e la "solidarietà" visse felice e contenta.

Tara and her friends are devastated by the defeat of the Turrains and the capture of Glaren. Desperate, they travel back to the interior of the southern continent to rescue Glaren. At every turn, they uncover more mysteries of the Turrain's evil and their unnatural use of magic. Confronted by an enemy they don’t understand, and who vastly outnumbers them, they search for answers to solve the Turrain puzzle. Along the way, they forge new alliances and uncover the Turrain’s plans for the people of Ligo.

In this haunting and deeply moving tale, Hans Christian Andersen weaves a powerful contrast between the serenity of the natural world and the heavy burdens of the human soul. A Story follows an earnest pastor whose thunderous sermons warn of eternal punishment—yet outside his church, the world is radiant with warmth, blossoms, birdsong, and the quiet kindness of creation.

Dans cette nouvelle, Alexandre Dumas avec tout le talent qu'on lui connaît, décrit les derniers moments de la vie de la Marquise de Ganges et la machination qu'ourdissent contre elle ses deux beaux-frères. Un récit émouvant qui raconte la grandeur de cette femme et ce que sont devenus chacun des criminels. Un récit plein d'aventures, de suspens, de grandeur humaine aussi !

Novas histórias da mitologia grega especialmente adaptadas pelo autor de A letra escarlate. Nesta deliciosa sequência de Mitos gregos, Nathaniel Hawthorne, um dos grandes romancistas norte-americanos, reconta de forma livre e divertida mais seis histórias clássicas da mitologia grega.

This is a book of fun fiction, or is it really fiction? It targets possible answers about this mythical creature. Where did Sasquatch come from? Why are the Sasquatch vastly more aware than humans? Why do they live three to four times longer than humans? What happens to their bodies after death? How do they fade in and out of our reality?

Erzählungen aus dem wilden und urwüchsigen Bayerischen Wald, in dessen vergessenen Schluchten, düsteren Lichtungen und bewaldeten Berghängen das Unbegreifliche lauert! Dies wussten auch die Altvorderen, die sich zahlreiche Geschichten über die Schrecken, welche in diesem Gebiet hausen sollten, zuraunten. In der Tradition der typischen Bayerwaldmystik, trägt der Autor, untermalt von atmosphärischer Musik und Geräuschkulissen, Gruselgeschichten in bayerischer Mundart vor.

Für dieses außergewöhnliche Hörbuchprojekt haben sich der Lübecker Komponist Kai Beller und der Hamburger Autor Maximilian Ponader zu einem kongenialen Kreativ-Duo zusammengeschlossen. Gemeinsam erschaffen sie ein einzigartiges Hörerlebnis, das die Seele berührt. Ponaders philosophische Märchen sind sinnliche und poetische Texte, die zum Innehalten anregen und zur Reflexion von Gedanken jenseits unserer Kategorien von Zeit und Raum anregen.

For Maeve Ruhdneah, being blessed with the soul of a goddess comes with a price. Now, war is on the horizon and she finds herself relying on the callous High King of Summer, Tiernan Velless, to help her control the magic in her blood. Yet as tension and temptation surge between them, she's torn between wanting to stab him in the chest or tumble into his bed.

One week ago, I became the queen of the Oracles. One day ago, I learned the cost of such a power. One hour ago, I decided this isn't all it's cracked up to be. There's no rest for the weary. Or the wicked, depending on how you look at it. So let's look at it. First, I have a demon problem. I've had one all along, but now I know who it is and why she's here. And what she wants—she is not getting, Not if I have anything to say about it. But going up against a demon...the thought it terrifying.