"The Lilac Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a treasury of enchanting stories, assembled near the end of the 1800s. The book gathers a wide variety of fairy tales adapted from different cultures, focusing on magical parts like cleverness, bravery, and family love. The collection kicks off by talking about the author's journey with fairy tales. Stories like "The Shifty Lad" set the tone by showcasing the humor and fun found across most of the included narratives, where a sharp-witted young man dreams of a life of harmless mischief and small-time shenanigans.
The Lilac Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Discover how wit, bravery, and a touch of magic shape the destinies of clever heroes and heroines in these timeless tales.
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2002-10-01
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About the AuthorAndrew 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 University of St Andrews are named after him.
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 University of St Andrews are named after him.
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