The Brown Fairy Book
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The Brown Fairy Book
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Originally published in 1904, The Brown Fairy Book is a vibrant collection of classic stories that have been shared among various cultures, scholars and critics. This is one instalment of Andrew Lang's popular children's series. The Brown Fairy Book brings the nuance and history of the Americas, Australia and Asia into one compelling collection.
With more than 30 stories to choose from, Andrew Lang delivers a captivating fairy tale catalogue. This edition includes "How Geirald the Coward was Punished," "The Husband of the Rat's Daughter," "Story of the King who would be Stronger than Fate" and "The Knights of the Fish." This book is a worthy addition to Lang's previous entries: The Crimson Fairy Book (1903), The Violet Fairy Book (1901), The Grey Fairy Book (1900) and The Pink Fairy Book (1897).
Andrew Lang delivers another impressive assortment of classic children's tales. The Brown Fairy Book is an eye-opening account of lesser-known fables that are both rare and impactful. With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Brown Fairy Book is both modern and readable.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781513281667
Publisher: Mint Editions
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 July 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Mint Editions
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
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Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 230
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.
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