Folk Tales for Winter Nights - by Jean Menzies (Hardcover)

About the Book

A magical anthology of wintery stories from around the world.

Book Synopsis

This enchanting collection of folk stories from across the world celebrates the winter season in all its frosty glory. From Norse, Icelandic and Japanese mythology to Indigenous American folklore, these stories range from charming to chilling. Featuring well-loved storytellers such as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm as well as little-known, rediscovered treasures, this flurry of wintery tales is the perfect companion for cozying up by the fireplace during the colder months.

Folk Tales for Winter Nights is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

About the Author

Jean Menzies holds a PhD in ancient history and is a prize-winning author and anthologist. She has published several books for children including Greek Myths and Egyptian Myths, as well as Live Like a Goddess for teens. She's a contributor to the Inklings series and her anthologies include six volumes of mythology for Macmillan Collector's Library. Jean also publishes adult fiction under the name Jean Z. Menzies. A classics enthusiast through and through, Jean produces the podcast That's Ancient History, which explores antiquity, from its history to its place in today's world, and she hosts her long-running YouTube channel Jean's Thoughts.