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The Orange Fairy Book

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The Orange Fairy Book is a vibrant collection of thirty-three enchanting tales drawn from diverse cultures including European, Scottish, Scandinavian, and African traditions. Readers journey through stories filled with magic, anthropomorphic creatures, and mythical beings such as men made of mountains. Highlights include Two Caskets, which tells of a young maiden overcoming adversity after her father's death, and Story of the King Who Would See Paradise, where a king seeks a glimpse of paradise through a pact with a holy man. Andrew and Leonora Lang's masterful prose shines throughout, delivering timeless folklore with authenticity and rich cultural representation.
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Format: Hardback
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This collection is suitable for all ages and ideal for readers with an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and multicultural stories. Its accessible new edition with modern typography makes it an excellent choice for both young readers and adults wishing to explore classic tales from around the globe.

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Comprised of thirty-three short works of fiction, The Orange Fairy Book explores the folklore and traditions of many origins, including European, Scottish, Scandinavian, and African descent. Depicting tales of magic, anthropomorphic animals, and men made of mountains, The Orange Fairy Book offers diverse representation.

In Two Caskets a young maiden must endure abuse and ridicule from her stepmother and sister after the death of her father. When an Indian king meets a holy man in Story of the King Who Would See Paradise, the king becomes very transfixed with the idea of seeing Paradise, and makes a deal with the holy man, offering protection and favour in exchange for being granted a peek into Paradise. Portraying a series of unfortunate curses, Girl Fish by Andrew and Leonora Lang is written with flowery and masterful prose.

Full of culture, this immense collection allows readers to vacation in nations all over the globe, sharing their legends, history, and traditions. This delightful collection is suitable for all ages, and depicts a refreshing and authentic portrayal of the world's folklore.

This edition of The Orange Fairy Book by Andrew and Leonora Lang now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Orange Fairy Book creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original imagination and mastery of Andrew and Leonora Lang's work.

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: 9781513132600

Publisher: West Margin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: West Margin Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Mint Editions
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Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 238

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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