A story for every listener - more than 50 traditional English tales. This enchanting collection of traditional folktales reflects the depth and diversity of the folk heritage of England, and illustrates the ties between stories, land, and people. The editors present an enticing assortment of more than 50 tales, gathered from practicing storytellers and organised into sections based on broad themes - such as "The Fool in All His Glory," "Wily Wagers and Tall Tales," and "Holy Days and Days of Heroes". There's a story for every listener - from "Teeny Tiny" and "The Pixies' Beds" for young children to spooky ghost stories and witch tales, such as "Wild Edric" and "Jenny Greenteeth" for older readers and listeners. For each tale, the authors cite a region of origin. Like other titles in the series, the book contains background information - notes on the tales, a brief history of England, a map, photos, a glossary, and a bibliography of sources. Brief biographies of the tellers are also included. Part of the World Folklore Series. Traditional stories are retold by leading storytellers. It contains background information about the tales and England.