The Pink Fairy Book
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The Pink Fairy Book
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Originally published in 1897, The Pink Fairy Book is a dynamic collection of world-renowned stories that are deeply rooted in Japanese, Italian and Scandinavian culture. These rich and compelling stories are staples within the children's genre. The Pink Fairy Book is a continuation of Andrew Lang's popular fairy tale book series.
This edition includes more international fare such as "The Slaying of the Tanuki," "I Know What I Have Learned," "The Jackal, the Dove, and the Panther," and "How the Hermit Helped to Win the King's Daughter." With more than 40 stories to choose from, The Pink Fairy Book offers a delightful assortment of classic children's fare. A rich collection of morality tales for readers of all ages. These narratives are populated by evil witches, spiteful kings, and selfish trolls forced to confront the error of their ways.
Andrew Lang's The Pink Fairy Book delivers memorable stories with powerful messages. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Pink Fairy Book is both modern and readable.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781513281629
Publisher: Mint Editions
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 July 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Mint Editions
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Contributions by Mint Editions
- Contributions by Mint Editions
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 248
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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