We're starting 2024 with some complete tales from "The Blue Fairy Book" before returning with the next story in Andrew Lang's great compendium. This is 'Snow White and Rose Red'.  Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz  Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject.  To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Snow White and Rose Red - Full Story

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Today a very lucky Dan will share with you the twisted and twisting tale of 'Unlucky Daniel'. Book: Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales Author: Anonymous Illustrator: Noel L. Nisbet Translator: R. Nisbet Bain Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject.  

Unlucky Daniel - A Russian Fairytale

Today we have a story of brotherly love and a healthy dose of mistrust. But we get a lovely story out of it. Book: Roumanian Fairy Tales Author: Various Compiler: Mite Kremnitz Editor: J. M. Percival Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject.  

The Morning Star and the Evening Star - A Romanian Fairytale

This week's tale is one of my favorite versions of the "Toads and Diamonds" story - 'The Three Heads of the Well'.  Book: English Fairy Tales Editor: Flora Annie Webster Steel Host: Dan Scholz  Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject.  To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

The Three Heads of the Well - An English Fairytale

Today's story from 'Jewish Fairy Stories' is a tale all about doing good with what heaven blesses us. Something we should all certainly aspire to.  Book: Jewish Fairy Stories Editor: Aunt Naomi Translator: Gerald Friedlander Host: Dan Scholz  Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject.  To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

The Coins of Elijah - A Jewish Fairytale

'Urashima' is the sad story of a fisherman from Japan. Sad, and yet very sweet in its telling.  Book: Japanese Fairy Tales Author: Grace James Host: Dan Scholz  Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject.  To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Snow White and Rose Red - Full Story

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