Belgian Fairy Tales

The volume collects short retellings of folk and fairy tales drawn from regional tradition, presented as self-contained chapters. The stories range from magical transformations and river fairies to ogres, talking animals, enchanted objects, and legendary feats, often blending wonder, humor, and quiet moral reflections. A prefatory piece comments on wartime upheaval that frames some stories with a sense of loss and resilience. Illustrated and simply told, the tales are arranged for easy reading and share a folkloric tone that emphasizes storytelling and imagination.