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The Lilac Fairy Book

By Andrew Lang

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Enter a realm of clever princes, mischievous fairies, and brave animals as timeless stories of trickery, adventure, and morality unfold.

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2009-02-16
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Summary

"The Lilac Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a compilation of captivating fairy tales from around the world. Belonging to a larger series, the book presents a variety of magical stories that explore themes of adventure, morality, and enchantment. From the beginning, readers learn about the book's purpose as a collection of folklore adapted by Lang. The first story, "The Shifty Lad," tells of a clever young thief whose choices lead him on a journey filled with trickery and adventure, setting the tone for the collection and inviting readers into a world of fantasy and moral questions.

About the Author

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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