The Crimson Fairy Book

The Crimson Fairy Book

The Crimson Fairy Book

The Crimson Fairy Book

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Overview

Originally published in 1903, The Crimson Fairy Book is a vibrant collection of more than 30 diverse stories from prominent authors across the globe. This is one entry in Andrew Lang’s beloved fairy tale series.The Crimson Fairy Book provides another collection of classic stories for a new generation. It’s a vivid compilation of royalty, magical creatures, servants and giants. This edition also highlights a variety of stories from Europe and Asia. Notable titles include "The Death of Abu Nowas and of his Wife," "How the Beggar Boy turned into Count Piro," "The Gold-bearded Man" and "The Boy Who Could Keep a Secret." Lang delivers a phenomenal selection of stories that have become the English and American standard. The Crimson Fairy Book is a worthy addition to Andrew Lang’s impressive catalog. It’s a must-have for fans of classic fairy tales and oral traditions. Lang breathes new life into stories passed on from generation to generation. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Crimson Fairy Book is both modern and readable.

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Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781513132570
Publisher: Mint Editions
Publication date: 02/15/2022
Series: Mint Editions (The Children's Library)
Pages: 234
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.69(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish editor, poet, author, literary critic, and historian. He is best known for his work regarding folklore, mythology, and religion, for which he had an extreme interest in. Lang was a skilled and respected historian, writing in great detail and exploring obscure topics. Lang often combined his studies of history and anthropology with literature, creating works rich with diverse culture. He married Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875. With her help, Lang published a prolific amount of work, including his popular series, Rainbow Fairy Books.

Table of Contents

Lovely Ilonka
Lucky Luck
The Hairy Man
To your Good Health!
The Story of the Seven Simons
The Language of Beasts
The Boy who could keep a Secret
The Prince and the Dragon
Little Wildrose
Tiidu the Piper
Paperarello
The Gifts of the Magician
The Strong Prince
The Treasure Seeker
The Cottager and his Cat
The Prince who would seek Immortality
The Stone-cutter
The Gold-bearded Man
"Tritill, Litill, and the Birds"
The Three Robes
The Six Hungry Beasts
How the Beggar Boy turned into Count Piro
The Rogue and the Herdsman
Eisenkopf
The Death of Abu Nowas and of his Wife
Motikatika
Niels and the Giants
Shepherd Paul
How the wicked Tanuki was punished
The Crab and the Monkey
The Horse Gullfaxi and the Sword Gunnföder
"The Story of the Sham Prince, or the Ambitious Tailor"
The Colony of Cats
How to find out a True Friend
Clever Maria
The Magic Kettle
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