OTHER WORKS BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
This is a reprint of the original English translation of one of the most remarkable works in the world.—Times.
With its scholarly disquisition and its lovely paper and type, the book makes an irresistible appeal.—Notes & Queries.
The Editor's Introduction gives a readable resume of the now somewhat voluminous Bidpai literature.—Athenæum.
Mr. Jacobs' Introduction is a delightfully-written essay in the lore of beast stories.—Scotsman.
Every care has been employed to produce a beautiful book. . . . The introduction is quite up to the high standard set in the previous ones of the series.—Journal of American Folk-Lore.
Every lover of old books must be a debtor to Mr. Joseph Jacobs for his charming reprint of Sir J. North's first English version of the 'Fables of Bidpai.'—Saturday Review.
Ces deux volumes de la 'Bibliotheque de Carabas' (Bidpai et Æsop) constituent l'examen le plus complet et le plus savant qui ait ete fait depuis Benfey de cette grande question de l'origine et de la migration des fables, et la critique de l'auteur s'y montre partout aussi sage que bien informee.—Mons. A. Barth, in Melusine.
This remarkable book.—J. S. COTTON, in Academy
This singularly able essay which all should read, learned or unlearned, that arr interested in its subject.Athenæum.
It is seldom that so many important discoveries in any literary field have been made or suggested within the same space as in Mr. Jacobs' 'History of Æsopic Fable.'—Nation (N.Y.).
So sind es nicht nur viele einzelne Punkte die Jacobs neu und zum ersten male beleuchtet hat, sondern vor allem die verbindenden Glieder des Verlaufes der aesopischen Tradition zieischen den einzelnen festen Marksteinen die Jacobs' Arbeit klarlegt und das Verdienst seiner 'Geschichte' ausmacht.—Anglia.
Questo importante volume tratta ill un' opera critica di molto valore nella a qule sono affrantate con vigore pari alia erudizione di grave interesse.—Cav. Pitre. Archivio per Tradizione Popolari.
His work is throughout fresh, interesting, and ingenious.—Saturday Review.
The degree and quality of his learning are not to be doubted; it is varied, profound, and without a spice of pedantry.—Scots Observer.
Must take rank among the most remarkable achievements in this field of study.—Prof. Crane, in Journal of American Folk-Lore.
The most valuable contribution to the study of Folk-lore which has been made during the year 1889.—E.S. Hartland in Folk-Lore.
UNIFORM WITH "INDIAN FAIRY TALES."
This new and charmingly illustrated volume.—Daily Telegraph (Leader).
As a collection of fairy tales to delight children of all ages ranks second to none.—Daily Graphic (with illustrations).
A more desirable child’s book … has not been seen for many a day.—Daily News (Leader).
From first to last, almost without exception, these stories are delightful.—Athenæum.
The most delightful looks of fairy tales, taking form and contents together, ever presented to children.—E. S. Hartland, in Folk-Lore.
The whole collection is dramatic and humourous … This delightful book …—Miss Thackeray, in Atlanta (with illustrations).
If we were asked what present would make a child happiest at Christmastide we think we could with a clear conscience point to Mr. Jacobs’ book.—Gloucester Journal.
The most delightful book of its kind that has come in our way for many a day.—Oban Times.
The tales are simply delightful. No amount of description can do them justice. The only way is to read the book through from cover to cover.—Magazine & Book Review.
The book is intended to correspond to "Grimm’s Fairy Tales," and it must be allowed that its pages fairly rival in interest those of the well-known repository of folk-lore.—Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.).
Nothing could be more fascinating; it is indeed two delicious books rolled into one.—Review of Reviews (with illustrations).
A really valuable and curious selection which will be welcomed by readers of all ages. … The illustrations by Mr. Batten are often clever and irresistibly humorous.—Times.
Mr. Joseph Jacob’s book of "Celtic Fairy Tales" is, like his last year’s collection of "English Fairy Tales," one of the best books of stories ever put together, whether for a young reader or an old.—Scotsman.
The volume is illustrated by Mr. John D. Batten, whose work merit the very highest praise. The humorous sketches are admirable.—Glasgow Herald.
Humour and seriousness are delightfully mingled in these tales from many sources.—Leeds Mercury.
An admirable selection of Celtic Fairy Tales, edited with considerable erudition. The illustrations are graceful and suggestive.—Freeman's Journal.
Delightful stories, exquisite illustrations by John D. Batten, and learned notes.—Ariel.
Mr. Batten's illustrations are quite charming. Neither Tenniel nor C. H. Bennett have done anything better.—Bookseller.
This is not the first volume of exquisite fairy tales which Mr. Jacobs has given the young ones.—Newcastle Daily Chronicle.
A stock of delightful little narratives gathered chiefly from the Celtic-speaking peasants of Ireland.—Daily Telegraph.
A charming volume skilfully illustrated.—Daily Chronicle.
A perfectly lovely book. And oh! the wonderful pictures inside. Get this book if you can; it is capital, all through—Pall Mall Budget.