Book description
The Book of Dragons: A Captivating Collection of International Dragon Tales
O. Muiriel Fuller's "The Book of Dragons" brings together twenty enchanting stories from diverse cultures, proving that dragon legends transcend geographical boundaries. This audiobook collection spans continents, featuring tales from Germany, China, France, Wales, England, and Japan, each offering unique perspectives on these mythical creatures.
What makes this compilation particularly compelling is its range of dragon portrayals. Rather than presenting dragons as uniformly menacing, Fuller showcases fierce, friendly, and even loving dragons, reflecting the varied roles these creatures play in different cultural mythologies.
The inclusion of well-known legends like "The Story of St. George and the Dragon" alongside lesser-known gems such as "The Two Brothers and the Forty-Nine Dragons" creates an engaging balance between familiarity and discovery. Listeners will find themselves drawn into both the epic scale of "The Legend of the Viking's Cave" and the intimate storytelling of "The Last of the Dragons."
The audiobook format enhances these traditional tales, bringing oral storytelling traditions full circle. Each narrative maintains its distinct cultural voice while contributing to a broader understanding of how different societies have imagined these powerful beings.
Fuller's selection demonstrates that dragon stories serve as more than mere entertainment. They reflect human values, fears, and aspirations across cultures. Whether depicting dragons as adversaries to be conquered or allies to be cherished, these tales reveal universal themes about courage, wisdom, and the complex relationships between humans and the natural world.
This collection succeeds as both an introduction to international folklore and a celebration of storytelling traditions that continue to captivate audiences today.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience