Amelia Carruthers: 16 books

Writers on Nature' contains a collection of inspirational stories and quotes about nature and the seasons, from great poets and authors. Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Burroughs and John Muir all feature, along with many, many others. This anthology demonstrates the complex...

Rumpelstiltskin – Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Rumpelstiltskin' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the provenance of 'Rumpelstiltskin'. It encompasses 'The Seven Bits of Bacon Rind'...

Sleeping Beauty – Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Sleeping Beauty' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of 'Sleeping Beauty'. It includes 'Sun, Moon and Talia' by...

Bluebeard – Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the story of bluebeard. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the 'Bluebeard' story. It encompasses folk tales such as 'La Barbe...

Little Red Riding Hood – Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Little Red Riding Hood' story, detailing her encounters with the big bad wolf. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre, as well as the folkloric provenance of...

Writers on Sex' contains a vast array of quotes on sex, love and marriage. A book for lovers, it encompasses inspirational poems, love letters, romance writing and erotica, and contains some of history's most enduring meditations on fornication, procreation and sensuality. Including extracts from...

Writers on… Atheism' provides the ultimate literary definition of atheism. It contains a vast array of atheism quotes, arguments for and against this 'new religion', as well as a history of atheism. A fascinating look into the links between religion and morality, this book provides an inspirational...

Writers On... Death' illustrates the ability of this most universal (and least understood) subject to produce some of literature's most moving and profound work. It encompasses inspirational poems about death, quotes about death, extracts from private diaries and classic literary scenes, and contains...

Writers on... Love' contains a vast array of romantic quotes, love poems and love letters – from the world's greatest authors. It encompasses extracts, from clandestine correspondences to romance stories and famous love sayings, and contains some of history's most enduring meditations on the subject....

Writers on... Food' illustrates the complex relationships between writers and their victuals. Whether you eat to live or live to eat, this anthology of books for cooks, motivational stories, quotes and poems, provides a fascinating insight into history's most enduring meditations on gastronomy and...

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Snow White' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the provenance of 'Snow White'. It encompasses ‘Schneewittchen’ by the...

Rapunzel – Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Rapunzel' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of 'Rapunzel'. It encompasses 'Petrosinella' by Giambattista Basile, 'Rapunzel'...

Beauty and the Beast – Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Beauty and the Beast' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the dark tale of 'Beauty and the Beast'. It...

Cinderella – Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of 'Cinderella', including an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the 'Cinderella' story. It encompasses 'Cendrillon' by Charles Perrault, 'Aschenputtel'...