In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, castles steeped in history, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic love of King Arthur and Sir Lancelot for Guinevere, and Tristan for Iseult. The Arthurian legends are the most potent of the thrilling and mist-enshrouded tales of adventure to be passed down from pre-recorded history, and they have as much appeal today as they did in the age of the troubadours.
冬天·守护心中的希望 森林里的动物们去拜访年纪的樟树爷爷, 向他表达这一年来的谢意。 可是,暴风雪来了, 大家急忙躲进了树洞。 为了驱散焦虑不安的气氛, 小白讲起了小雪马的故事, 帮助大家重燃起心中的希望, 驱散寒冷的风雪,等待温暖的黎明……
Grade 5-8-Twelve-year-old Katy is constantly making and quickly breaking resolutions about how she will change her ways and treat others, especially her five younger brothers and sisters, with more respect and compassion. When Katy meets her Cousin Helen, an invalid, Katy is awed by her kindness, prettiness, and generosity. Katy is determined to become more like Helen, a resolution that lasts only a few hours. Soon, however, Katy gets a chance to become more like cousin Helen than she ever wished as she finds herself confined to her bedroom for four years as a result of an accident. Much of the story is focused on the change Katy undergoes during her illness. Helen visits again to advise Katy to learn from her experience and to try to become the center of the house by making her room and herself more attractive to others. One way Katy decides to take Helen's advice is through assuming the responsibility of running the house, a job that consists of giving the servants instructions and ringing her bell to summo
夏天发现生活的惊喜 大雨一连下了好几天, 森林里变成了一片汪洋大海。 出去旅行的堂兄鼠一家还没有回来, 小黑和小白好担心啊! 他们坐在树洞口等待着。 “其实,这样的天气也很难得啊!” 于是,他们拿出了钓竿, 没想到却迎来了一个个意外的惊喜……
秋天·表达真诚的感谢 小黑和小白在大扫除时, 发现了田鼠姐姐的菜谱笔记本。 借了这么久没有还, 要怎么向她表达感谢呢? 是蹦蹦跳跳,还是手舞足蹈? 在这个充满热情的季节里, 只要是发自内心的感谢, 都会溢满真诚的香气……