The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book

"The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book" by Mrs. Burton Harrison is a collection of late 19th-century fairy tales that brings back the wonder of classic folklore. The stories are full of magic, adventure, and lessons. The book starts by introducing readers to princesses, witches, and princes in magical settings that feel like old-fashioned fairy tales, with an introduction that shares memories of storytelling. The first story, "The Princess Eglantine," tells of a princess stuck in a tower by her jealous brother and a prince setting out to save her. He encounters a fairy along the way who gives him invisibility powder; the following chapters continue with similar themes of courage and clever storytelling.