The Lilac Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
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| Author | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
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| Illustrator | Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941 |
| LoC No. | 10023653 |
| Title | The Lilac Fairy Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The Shifty Lad -- The False Prince and the True -- The Jogi's Punishment -- The Heart of a Monkey -- The Fairy Nurse -- A Lost Paradise -- How Brave Walter Hunted Wolves -- The Ring of the Waterfalls -- A French Puck -- The Three Crowns -- The Story of a Very Bad Boy -- The Brown Bear of Norway -- Little Lasse -- 'Moti' -- The Enchanted Deer -- A Fish Story -- The Wonderful Tune -- The Rich Brother and the Poor Brother -- The One-Handed Girl -- The Bones of Djulung -- The Sea Ring's Gift -- The Raspberry Worm -- The Stones of Plouhinec -- The Castle of Kerglas -- The Battle of the Birds -- The Lady of the Fountain -- The Four Gifts -- The Groac'h of the Isle of Lok -- The Escape of the Mouse -- The Believing Husbands -- The Hoodie-Crow -- The Brownie of the Lake -- The Winning of Olwen. |
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| Summary | "The Lilac Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales written in the early 20th century. As part of Lang's Fairy Book series, this volume contains a variety of enchanting stories that draw on folklore from different cultures, showcasing elements of magic, adventure, and moral lessons. The tales feature characters such as clever princes, mischievous fairies, and brave animals, appealing to readers who enjoy whimsical narratives and fantastical settings. The opening of the book introduces readers to its structure and purpose, emphasizing Lang's role as the editor and adapter of folklore collected from various languages and regions. The first tale, "The Shifty Lad," sets a tone for the collection, following the journey of a witty and clever young thief who defies his mother's wishes and becomes embroiled in a series of robberies. His journey reveals themes of cleverness, trickery, and the consequences of one's choices, while the narrative draws readers into a world filled with adventure and moral intrigue. The engaging preface and subsequent tales invite young and adult audiences alike into the enchanting realm of fairy tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28096 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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