Fairy-tale library

Published folk and literary tales with traceable sources.

Literary tale

Twelve Passengers

The story personifies the twelve months of the year as distinct passengers arriving in a stagecoach on New Year's Eve, each bringing their unique weather, traditions, and gifts to the world.

Literary tale

Story of the Year

The story personifies the seasons as a royal family to illustrate that nature's true cycle follows the arrival of spring birds rather than human calendars, emphasizing patience and the inevitable renewal of life.

Literary tale

Peyter, Peter and Per

This whimsical tale explains the mythical origin of children as fallen stars who sleep in flowers and water before being delivered by storks, using the lives of three brothers to illustrate how their earliest natural surroundings influence their adult personalities and destinies.