Famous Stories From Foreign Countries (1921)

Famous Stories From Foreign Countries is a collection of short stories compiled by Edna Worthley Underwood and first published in 1921. The book features a wide variety of tales from different countries around the world, including Japan, India, Russia, and many more. The stories are selected for their cultural significance and provide an insight into the traditions, beliefs, and values of each country.The book contains a total of 32 stories, each accompanied by a brief introduction providing context and background information. The stories cover a range of themes, from love and romance to adventure and mystery. Some of the most popular tales include ""The Monkey and the Crocodile"" from India, ""The Golden Bird"" from Germany, and ""The Tale of Genji"" from Japan.The stories are written in a simple and engaging style, making them accessible to readers of all ages. They are also accompanied by beautiful illustrations, which add to the overall charm of the book. Famous Stories From Foreign Countries is a timeless collection of tales that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.