The Green Fairy Book

The Green Fairy Book

by Ed. Andrew Lang
The Green Fairy Book

The Green Fairy Book

by Ed. Andrew Lang
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Overview

"The Green Fairy Book," written by Andrew Lang, is an enthralling addition to Lang's famed "Coloured Fairy Books" series. This collection features a wide range of amazing fairy tales from around the globe, all unified through their vibrant green cover and Lang's commitment to preserving and sharing these timeless stories. Lang curates a varied assortment of tales that have various different cultures in "The Green Fairy Book," including narratives from France, Italy, and Japan. This collection transports readers to a world of magic, excitement, and wonder, complete with heroic quests, cunning tricksters, and legendary creatures. The tales contained in "The Green Fairy Book" are frequently concerned with universal themes like bravery, kindness, and the triumph of goodness over evil. His editing touch ensures that these legendary tales retain their true nature while appealing to readers of various backgrounds and generations.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789359329758
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Publication date: 11/01/2023
Pages: 278
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Andrew Lang FBA (31 March 1844 - 20 July 1912) was a Scottish poet, writer, literary critic, and anthropologist. He is primarily known for amassing folk and fairy stories. Andrew Lang lectures are named after him at the University of St Andrews. Lang was born in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, in 1844. He was the eldest of eight children born to John Lang, the Selkirk town clerk, and his wife Jane Plenderleath Sellar, the daughter of Patrick Sellar, the first Duke of Sutherland's factor. On April 17, 1875, he married Leonora Blanche Alleyne, the youngest daughter of Clifton and Barbados businessman C. T. Alleyne. Lang's Color/Rainbow Fairy Books, which he edited, were alternately credited to her as author, collaborator, or translator.
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