Orange Fairy Book
by Andrew Lang
'Orange Fairy Book' Summary
The Orange Fairy Book is a collection of 37 fairy tales from around the world, compiled by Andrew Lang and published in 1906. The stories are drawn from a variety of sources, including French, German, Norwegian, Russian, and Italian folklore. Some of the most popular tales in the collection include "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," and "The Fisherman and His Wife." Lang's fairy books were hugely popular in their day and remain widely read today. They are praised for their lively and engaging storytelling, as well as their faithfulness to the original source material. The Orange Fairy Book is a wonderful introduction to the world of fairy tales, and it is sure to delight readers of all ages.Book Details
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Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the Unive...
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