English Fairy Tales by John D. Batten

English Fairy Tales

Joseph Jacobs' Fairy Tales #2

John D. Batten

288 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Jacobs published his English Fairy Tales in 1890 and More English Fairytales in 1894 but also went on after and in between both books to publish fairy tales collected from continental Europe as well as Jewish, Celtic and Indian Fairytales.

Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
lighthearted 60%
mysterious 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.55

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