Fairy Tales from Many Lands

"Fairy Tales from Many Lands" by Katharine Pyle is a collection of captivating folk tales from around the world, penned in the early 1900s. The stories explore the power of magic, the importance of bravery, and the recurring theme of good conquering evil, each filled with unique characters and captivating adventures that transport readers to fantastical worlds and impart important moral lessons. The collection starts with "The Seven Golden Peahens," a story about a king's sons tasked with guarding a magical golden apple tree; after his elder brothers fail, the youngest prince succeeds by blocking out an enchanting sound, revealing the secret: seven golden peahens, one a beautiful princess in disguise. As he befriends her, the story becomes of a quest fraught with yearning and obstacles, with the prince chasing the princess across mystical lands following a life-changing event and inviting the reader into a world of wonder, paving the way for further tales that celebrate courage and love.