Author: Andrew Lang Publisher: Amereon Limited ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 416
Book Description
41 Japanese, Scandinavian, and Sicilian tales: "The Snow-Queen," "The Cunning Shoemaker," "The Two Brothers," "The Merry Wives," "The Man without a Heart," and more. 69 illustrations.
Author: Andrew Lang Publisher: Everest Media LLC ISBN: 9781412118323 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Journey through a magical realm where talking animals, wicked stepmothers, and brave princes weave tales of wonder and adventure. Rediscover the timeless magic of classic fairy stories, brought to life with vivid storytelling. From the depths of the ocean to towering castles, let these enchanting narratives transport you to faraway lands. Lose yourself in a world of folklore and fantasy – perfect for dreamers of all ages.
Author: Andrew Lang Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 394
Book Description
The stories in this Fairy Book come from all quarters of the world. For example, the adventures of 'Ball-Carrier and the Bad One' are told by Red Indian grandmothers to Red Indian children who never go to school, nor see pen and ink. 'The Bunyip' is known to even more uneducated little ones, running about with no clothes at all in the bush, in Australia. You may see photographs of these merry little black fellows before their troubles begin, in 'Northern Races of Central Australia, ' by Messrs. Spencer and Gillen. They have no lessons except in tracking and catching birds, beasts, fishes, lizards, and snakes, all of which they eat. But when they grow up to be big boys and girls, they are cruelly cut about with stone knives and frightened with sham bogies all for their good' their parents say and I think they would rather go to school, if they had their choice, and take their chance of being birched and bullied
Author: Andrew Lang Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486121372 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 416
Book Description
Japan, Serbia, Lithuania, Africa, and Russia are among the sources of 35 stories that tell of a haunted forest, chests of gold coins, a magical dog, and a man who outwits a dragon. 74 illustrations.
Author: Andrew Lang Publisher: Mint Editions ISBN: 9781513281650 Category : Languages : en Pages : 248
Book Description
Originally published in 1901, The Violet Fairy Book is a compilation of international fables from various locales including Japan, Romania, Portugal, Lithuania, Serbia and Africa. Andrew Lang delivers a comprehensive collection of some of the most beloved tales each region has to offer. The Violet Fairy Book consists of 35 wonderous children's tales. They include magical forests, chests of gold, and a roaring dragon. This edition has popular stories such as "The Goat's Ears of the Emperor Trojan," "The Nine Pea-hens and the Golden Apples," "The Princess Who Was Hidden Underground" and "Virgilius the Sorcerer." Together, they deliver a powerful narrative of engaging and entertaining tales. The Violet Fairy Book is a follow-up to The Grey Fairy Book (1900) and The Pink Fairy Book (1897). It's an unforgettable collection that features some of the most celebrated children's stories of all time. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Violet Fairy Book is both modern and readable.
Author: Andrew Lang
Author: Andrew Lang
Author: Andrew Lang
Author: Andrew Lang
Author: Andrew Lang
Author: Andrew Lang
Author: Andrew Lang
Author: Andrew Lang
Author: Andrew Lang
Author: Andrew Lang