Katharine Pyle

Wonder Tales From Many Lands

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 270
• Altersempfehlung: 3 bis 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. März 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 381g
• ISBN-13: 9780530102986
• ISBN-10: 0530102986
• Artikelnr.: 56382982

Autorenporträt

Katharine Pyle (1863-1938) was an illustrious American author and illustrator, who left an indelible impact on the domain of children's literature with her enchanting narratives and illustrative storytelling. Born into a creative family in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the younger sister of the renowned artist Howard Pyle, whose influence is evident in her illustrative finesse. Pyle's literary corpus is extensive, but among her most treasured works is 'Wonder Tales from Many Lands' (1919), a collection that displays her skill in retelling folk and fairy tales from a plethora of cultural backgrounds. In this anthology, she adeptly weaves a tapestry of stories that transcends geographical boundaries, bringing together a universal sense of wonder and moral messages. Her literary style is often characterized by lyrical prose that captures the imagination, coupled with her ability to adapt traditional tales for a contemporary audience, making them accessible and engaging for young readers. Pyle's work not only served as entertainment but also as a pedagogical tool, subtly imparting lessons through her fables. Katharine Pyle's contributions to children's literature have been noted for their rich imagination, didactic value, and her ability to invoke the timeless magic of folklore, making her an enduring figure in the realm of storytelling for children.