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The Orange Fairy Book Hardcover β Feb. 15 2022
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Comprised of thirty-three short works of fiction, The Orange Fairy Book explores the folklore and traditions of many origins, including European, Scottish, Scandanavian, and African descent. Depicting tales of magic, anthropomorphic animals, and men made of mountains, The Orange Fairy Book offers diverse representation. In Two Caskets a young maiden must endure abuse and ridicule from her stepmother and sister after the death of her father. When an Indian king meets a holy man in Story of the King Who Would See Paradise, the king becomes very transfixed with the idea of seeing Paradise, and makes a deal with the holy man, offering protection and favor in exchange for being granted a peak into Paradise. Portraying a series of unfortunate curses, Girl Fish is an obscure tale following a young girl as she encounters many magical changes that transform her into different animals. Featuring fairytales both familiar and rare, by Andrew and Leonora Lang is written with flowery and masterful prose. Full of culture, this immense collection allows readers to vacation in nations all over the globe, sharing their legends, history, and traditions. This delightful collection is suitable for all ages, and depicts a refreshing and authentic portrayal of the worldβs folklore. This edition of The Orange Fairy Book by Andrew and Leonora Lang now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Orange Fairy Book creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original imagination and mastery of Andrew and Leonora Langβs work.
- Reading age8 - 11 years
- Print length238 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level7 - 12
- Dimensions12.7 x 1.42 x 20.32 cm
- PublisherMint Editions
- Publication dateFeb. 15 2022
- ISBN-101513132601
- ISBN-13978-1513132600
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Through tales of giants, kings, and curses The Orange Fairy Book explores lesser-known folklore from a variety of origins. Written by Andrew and Leonora Lang, The Orange Fairy Book is a collection of short fiction that was recovered, translated, and edited by the couple. The Orange Fairy Book is a masterful addition to the Langβs famous series, Rainbow Fairy Books
.About the Author
Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish editor, poet, author, literary critic, and historian. He is best known for his work regarding folklore, mythology, and religion, for which he had an extreme interest in. Lang was a skilled and respected historian, writing in great detail and exploring obscure topics. Lang often combined his studies of history and anthropology with literature, creating works rich with diverse culture. He married Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875. With her help, Lang published a prolific amount of work, including his popular series, Rainbow Fairy Books.
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- Publisher : Mint Editions (Feb. 15 2022)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 238 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1513132601
- ISBN-13 : 978-1513132600
- Item weight : 363 g
- Dimensions : 12.7 x 1.42 x 20.32 cm
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