The Green Fairy Book
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The Green Fairy Book
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The Green Fairy Book is a notable addition to Andrew Lang's collection of children's literature, featuring international stories that include both Chinese and Spanish fables. It's a delightful selection of the genre's most memorable tales. Originally published in 1892, Andrew Lang combines a premier collection of children's stories in The Green Fairy Book. Similar to his previous entries, this version features tales that have been passed down from generation to generation. Some of them include "The Blue Bird," "The Enchanted Watch," "Little One-Eye, Little Two-Eyes, and Little Three-Eyes," as well as "The Three Little Pigs" and "The Three Bears."
This is a vibrant retelling of classic fairy tales that continue to stand the test of time. Andrew Lang is best known for his impressive series of children's fables. The Green Fairy Book helped solidify his place as a master storyteller in the juvenile genre. His compelling prose and vivid imagery make this collection a standout amongst its peers. With an eye-catching new cover and a professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Green Fairy Book is both modern and readable.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781513132525
Publisher: West Margin Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 31 March 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: West Margin Press
Illustration: Illustrations
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Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 290
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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