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The Red Fairy Book

Record Added: 2/9/2021
Author Andrew Lang
Illustrator Henry J. Ford
Series Andrew Lang’s Fairy Books #2
Setting Europe
Topic Fairytales, Myths, Folklo
Publisher Simon and Schuster
ISBN 1631582771   Year 2019
Age 9-12   Pages 384
Description Printed Red binding
 
Originally published in 1890, The Red Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Originating from French, Danish, Romanian, and Russian sources, as well as some bits of Norse mythology, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. This beautiful edition comes complete with the original illustrations by Golden Age Illustrator Henry J. Ford, and is the perfect gift to pass on these timeless classics to the next generation of readers and dreamers.

The imaginations of children throughout time have been formed and nurtured by stories passed down from generation to generation. Of the countless genres of stories, fairy tales often conjure the most vivid fantastical worlds and ideas, which cultivate creativity and bring elements of magic back into the real world. Many of these fairy tales have been collected over time into hundreds of memorable collections. However, the ones commonly considered most notable are the Fairy Books compiled by famous Scottish novelist and poet Andrew Lang. Stories included are:
  • The Twelve Dancing Princesses
  • The Princess Mayblossom
  • Soria Moria Castle
  • The Death of Koschei the Deathless
  • The Black Thief and Knight of the Glen
  • The Master Thief
  • Brother and Sister
  • Princess Rosette
  • The Enchanted Pig
  • The Norka
  • The Wonderful Birch
  • Jack and the Beanstalk
  • The Little Good Mouse
  • Graciosa and Percinet
  • The Three Princesses of Whiteland
  • The Voice of Death
  • The Six Sillies
  • Kari Woodengown
  • Drakestail
  • The Ratcatcher
  • The True History of Little Goldenhood
  • The Golden Branch
  • The Three Dwarfs
  • Dapplegrim
  • The Enchanted Canary
  • The Twelve Brothers
  • Rapunzel
  • The Nettle Spinner
  • Farmer Weatherbeard
  • Mother Holle
  • Minnikin
  • Bushy Bride
  • Snowdrop
  • The Golden Goose
  • The Seven Foals
  • The Marvellous Musician
  • The Story of Sigurd
Notes
The Red Fairy Book: Complete and Unabridged
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