"The Violet Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of timeless fairy tales from around the world. The book starts by pulling you into the enchanting realm of folklore and highlights how these stories have been told for years. The editor, Andrew Lang, makes it clear that these aren't new stories but translations of wonderful old tales. The first story, "A Tale of the Tontlawald," pulls readers into the world of Elsa, a peasant girl tormented by her stepmother, who finds herself in a magic forest; there, she makes unusual friends and experiences life changing events. The story focuses on themes of kindness, adventure, and the age-old fight between good and evil.
The Violet Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Venture into a world of magical forests, cruel stepmothers, and life-changing friendships in this collection of classic tales.
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1996-09-01
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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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