The Tales of Beedle the Bard

About The Tales of Beedle the Bard

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a cherished collection of five classic wizarding fairy tales, a staple in magical households for centuries. Penned by the legendary Beedle the Bard in the fifteenth century, these stories are filled with enchanting magic, clever trickery, and profound moral lessons. J.K. Rowling presents these beloved narratives, which include the well-known 'The Tale of the Three Brothers' from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, alongside 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock’s Hairy Heart', 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot', and 'Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump'.

Each captivating tale is enriched with insightful explanatory notes from none other than Professor Albus Dumbledore, offering a deeper understanding of their timeless wisdom. These annotations reveal the stories' true significance, making characters like Babbitty Rabbitty and the slug-belching Hopping Pot as memorable to Muggles as traditional fairy tale figures. This beautiful paperback edition combines J.K. Rowling’s original text with stunning jacket art by Jonny Duddle and charming line illustrations by Tomislav Tomic, making it a perfect addition to any fantasy book collection.

Key Details

• Author: J.K. Rowling
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Format: Paperback, 134 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• ISBN: 9781408883099

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