The Enchanted World – Full Set of 21 Books

The Enchanted World – Full Set of 21 Books. 1984 - 1987 TIME/LIFE hardcover. Each book is 143 pages, very nice condition.

A gorgeous 21-volume collection from TIME/LIFE, where each book focuses on different aspects of mythology, fairy tales or folklore. Features a very interesting narrative format, as opposed to the typical scholastic approach to mythology. The books were written as stories, taking place from an "in-universe" perspective, presenting its subjects as real people, places, and things. Related to such things having once been real, a common thread through several of them was its documentation of the alleged decline of magical things from "when the world was young" to the modern day. The subjects - dragons, dwarfs, giants - are presented as being potent and strong at the dawn of time, but magical creatures grow weaker and eventually disappear as humans spread and demystify the world, though there is always the promise that the magic will return once again. Features absolutely incredible artwork throughout. A true classic.

Books include:
Wizards and Witches (1984)
Dragons (1984)
Fairies and Elves (1984)
Ghosts (1984)
Legends of Valor (1984)
Night Creatures (1985)
Water Spirits (1985)
Magical Beasts (1985)
Dwarfs (1985)
Spells and Bindings (1985)
Giants and Ogres (1985)
Seekers and Saviors (1986)
Fabled Lands (1986)
Book of Christmas (1986)
Fall of Camelot (1986)
Magical Justice (1986)
The Book of Beginnings (1986)
Lore of Love (1987)
Tales of Terror (1987)
The Secret Arts (1987)
Gods and Goddesses (1987)