Monstrous Tales is a collection of traditional folktales about bewitching and bloodthirsty creatures. Translated and transcribed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these tales celebrate the diversity of-and surprising resonances among-folklore traditions around the world. Welcome to a world of magical adventure: a mysterious wolf pursues a bridegroom through a dark forest, a princess is trapped in a monster's body, and a dragon is coming with a storm in its wake. As readers roam from Japan to Nigeria and Ireland to Philippines, they'll witness deadly pacts, heroic feats, and otherworldly journeys. A special illustrated edition, complete with an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.