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The Pink Fairy Book

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The Pink Fairy Book, first published in 1897 by Andrew Lang, is a captivating collection of over 40 fairy tales drawn from Japanese, Italian, Scandinavian, and other international cultures. Featuring stories such as "The Slaying of the Tanuki" and "How the Hermit Helped to Win the King's Daughter," these timeless narratives include wicked witches, malevolent kings, and selfish trolls who ultimately face the consequences of their actions. This edition presents these classic morality tales in a fresh, accessible format with a new cover and professionally typeset text.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This collection is ideal for children and readers of all ages who enjoy traditional fairy tales with meaningful lessons. It is perfect for those interested in diverse folktales from around the world, making it suitable for family reading and educational settings.

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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.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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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:

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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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