The Blue Fairy Book
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (739 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1435142845 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 440 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the Back CoverIt is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, giants and dwarfs, monsters and magicians, fairies and ogres—these are the companions who will thrill young boys and girls of all lands and all times, as Andrew Lang's phenomenally successful collections of stories have proved. Here in one attractive paperbound volume—with enlarged print—are "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Beauty and the Beast," "Hansel and Gretel," "Puss in Boots," "Trusty John," "Jack the Giantkiller," "Goldilocks," and many other favorites that have become an indispensable part of our cultural heritage.All in all, this collection contains 37 stories, all narrated in the clear, lively prose for which Lang was famous. His positio
"Not all editions are created equal." according to Inkhorn. If you are new to Lang, it started in 1889 with the blue fairy book, and then a series developed, yellow, crimson, orange, red, and so forth.The fact that this series has endured to now is a testament to its quality.As you read, you will discover fairy tales and myths from all over the world, including the well known writers such as Grimm, Andersen, Perrault, and Mme D'Aulnoy.These are not the politically correct stories you might expect, and I believe . "Hesperus Press Edition is GREAT" according to Amazon Customer. Hesperus Press Hardback edition: It's hard to find a modern issue of the Blue Fairy Book that is unedited/unabridged and includes ALL the original tales. The Hesperus Press edition includes all that and is illustrated! The drawings are black and white, nothing exciting, but well done and enjoyable. Really glad to have found this edition for my shelf and will be purchasing all of their Fairy Book editions!. Helen Ronaldo said 5 stars!. This was a gift for my 5 year old niece. She loves the book and finished reading it in two days! But I have yet to find a book I like more than Polish Tales Books (“Three Lamps and Other Polish Tales” amazon.com/gp/product/B015 stars! Helen Ronaldo This was a gift for my 5 year old niece. She loves the book and finished reading it in two days! But I have yet to find a book I like more than Polish Tales Books (“Three Lamps and Other Polish Tales” amazon.com/gp/product/B014JMZ8GA & “52 Fairy Tales” amazon.com/dp/B01I2ER1LQ )this is a great book.I was really surprised at how different the original tales are from what we generally hear today or see on TV and in movies.. JMZ8GA & “5"5 stars!" according to Helen Ronaldo. This was a gift for my 5 year old niece. She loves the book and finished reading it in two days! But I have yet to find a book I like more than Polish Tales Books (“Three Lamps and Other Polish Tales” amazon.com/gp/product/B015 stars! Helen Ronaldo This was a gift for my 5 year old niece. She loves the book and finished reading it in two days! But I have yet to find a book I like more than Polish Tales Books (“Three Lamps and Other Polish Tales” amazon.com/gp/product/B014JMZ8GA & “52 Fairy Tales” amazon.com/dp/B01I2ER1LQ )this is a great book.I was really surprised at how different the original tales are from what we generally hear today or see on TV and in movies.. JMZ8GA & “52 Fairy Tales” amazon.com/dp/B01I2ER1LQ )this is a great book.I was really surprised at how different the original tales are from what we generally hear today or see on TV and in movies.. Fairy Tales” amazon.com/dp/B01I"5 stars!" according to Helen Ronaldo. This was a gift for my 5 year old niece. She loves the book and finished reading it in two days! But I have yet to find a book I like more than Polish Tales Books (“Three Lamps and Other Polish Tales” amazon.com/gp/product/B015 stars! Helen Ronaldo This was a gift for my 5 year old niece. She loves the book and finished reading it in two days! But I have yet to find a book I like more than Polish Tales Books (“Three Lamps and Other Polish Tales” amazon.com/gp/product/B014JMZ8GA & “52 Fairy Tales” amazon.com/dp/B01I2ER1LQ )this is a great book.I was really surprised at how different the original tales are from what we generally hear today or see on TV and in movies.. JMZ8GA & “52 Fairy Tales” amazon.com/dp/B01I2ER1LQ )this is a great book.I was really surprised at how different the original tales are from what we generally hear today or see on TV and in movies.. ER1LQ )this is a great book.I was really surprised at how different the original tales are from what we generally hear today or see on TV and in movies.