About this work of fiction
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J. K. Rowling & Beedle The Bard is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. Never before have Muggles been privy to these richly imaginative tales: "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot," "The Fountain of Fair Fortune," "The Warlock's Hairy Heart," "Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump," and of course, "The Tale of the Three Brothers." But not only are they the equal of fairy tales we now know and love, reading them gives new insight into the world of Harry Potter. The stories are accompanied by delightful pen-and-ink illustrations by Ms. Rowling herself, featuring a still-life frontispiece for each one. Professor Dumbledore's commentary--apparently written some eighteen months before his death--reveals not just his vast knowledge of Wizarding lore, but also more of his personal qualities: his sense of humor, his courage, his pride in his abilities, and his hard-won wisdom. Names familiar from the
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- Author
- J. K. Rowling & Beedle The Bard
- Publisher
- Children's High Level Group; Bloomsbury; London, United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780545615402
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Children'S, Fiction, Young Adult