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The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition (Harry Potter) (original 2008; edition 2008)

by J. K. Rowling (Author)

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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.… (more)
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Title:The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition (Harry Potter)
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  BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |
The Tales Of Beedle The Bard is a slender volume of tales by J.K. Rowling, part of the world of Harry Potter. The tales themselves are straightforward and nicely told fables, lovely and magic to read. But the most fun part of the book for this adult reader, who frequently finds much delight and entertainment in books intended for younger readers, is the commentary that follows each tale.

That commentary is by none other than Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore himself. The commentary, which points out the moral and historical provenance each tale, is wry and witty and funny. Beedle's tales are entertaining and enjoyable. ( )
  LordSlaw | Jan 9, 2024 |
I think it's pretty great that Rowling just keeps detailing her totally made up world. These fairy tales are short (the margins take up a good chunk of each page) but they're good. They have the same qualities that our enduring real fairy tales have: classic, moral, and kind of disturbing. ( )
  LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |
I found this listen to super fun. I really did enjoy this stories about he wizarding world. I loved learning more about he wizrding society as a whole. I really liked all the stories. I think they worked well to not only flesh out the world but also give more information about he hallows in general. I also really liked albus notes at the end. ( )
  lmauro123 | Dec 28, 2023 |
I found this listen to super fun. I really did enjoy this stories about he wizarding world. I loved learning more about he wizrding society as a whole. I really liked all the stories. I think they worked well to not only flesh out the world but also give more information about he hallows in general. I also really liked albus notes at the end. ( )
  lmauro123 | Dec 28, 2023 |
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a collection of stories written for young wizards and witches.
There was once a kindly old wizard who used his magic generously and wisely for the benefit of his neighbors.
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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.

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With Extensive Commentary by Albus Dumbledore

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. Rowlings and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore.
Never before have the 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.
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