The Yellow Fairy Book - Andrew Lang, Ed
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"The Yellow Fairy Book," assembled and written by Andrew Lang in the late 1800s, is an enthralling compilation of fairy stories from all over the world. This book is part of Lang's larger "Coloured Fairy Books" series, with each title denoted by a different hue. "The Yellow Fairy Book" includes a wide range of stories from numerous civilizations, including Russia, France, Norway, and Turkey. The book's timeless storytelling has enchanted generations of readers with its beautiful tales of mythical creatures, heroic adventures, and unexpected turns. These stories cover a wide range of human…mehr

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"The Yellow Fairy Book," assembled and written by Andrew Lang in the late 1800s, is an enthralling compilation of fairy stories from all over the world. This book is part of Lang's larger "Coloured Fairy Books" series, with each title denoted by a different hue. "The Yellow Fairy Book" includes a wide range of stories from numerous civilizations, including Russia, France, Norway, and Turkey. The book's timeless storytelling has enchanted generations of readers with its beautiful tales of mythical creatures, heroic adventures, and unexpected turns. These stories cover a wide range of human emotions and experiences, from the adventures of strong princes and brilliant princesses to meetings with mischievous elves and scary dragons. Lang's editing touch guarantees that the stories retain their original spirit while becoming accessible to a wider audience. "The Yellow Fairy Book" remains a popular literary work, demonstrating the universality of folk tales and their capacity to cross cultural barriers. Andrew Lang's commitment to preserving and sharing these enchanting stories has solidified his reputation as a brilliant compiler and storyteller. The book is a lasting tribute to the power of imagination and the timeless allure of fairy tales.
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Andrew Lang FBA (31 March 1844 - 20 July 1912) was a Scottish poet, writer, literary critic, and anthropologist. He is primarily known for amassing folk and fairy stories. Andrew Lang lectures are named after him at the University of St Andrews. Lang was born in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, in 1844. He was the eldest of eight children born to John Lang, the Selkirk town clerk, and his wife Jane Plenderleath Sellar, the daughter of Patrick Sellar, the first Duke of Sutherland's factor. On April 17, 1875, he married Leonora Blanche Alleyne, the youngest daughter of Clifton and Barbados businessman C. T. Alleyne. Lang's Color/Rainbow Fairy Books, which he edited, were alternately credited to her as author, collaborator, or translator.