Finest stories from around the world — most of them old favorites: "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," "The Arabian Nights," 33 more. Includes original 138 black-and-white illustrations.
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74 of 74 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my then eight year old daughter two years ago. She reads very quickly and literally seems to eat books. This book and others in the series seemed to draw her back again and again until our copy was quite dog-eared. I recently, rather absent-mindedly, decided to pick it up and have a look at some of the stories for myself. I found myself glued to the sofa for several days, having to move straight onto 'The Grey Fairy Book'. These are as addictive as any modern day media. They are certainly not just for children and I would actually recommend them more to the teenager or young adult.
93 of 95 people found the following review helpful
By L. Power
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Format:Paperback
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 you will find them useful whether it's for your own reading pleasure, of for passing on stories to children.
In fact, if you look beyond the surface of the story, there is a cautionary aspect for children who might get lost, and the evil characters they might meet like the wolf in sheep's clothing, or the boy who cried wolf, or the nice person who offers a gift, but is really a wicked queen in disguise.
There may be a young prince who helps a hairy man escape, and the king embarrassed and enraged orders the child to be killed. Naturally the woodsman slaughters an animal instead, and returns the heart to the king as evidence of performance of the deed.
There are stories of boys becoming men, being tested by the princess, and doing great deeds to prove their worth. Some characters are wicked and evil, and so the protagonist has to develop their resources to defeat the deceit, trickery, jealousy, ambition, and wickedness of the people they encounter.
I recommend you start with the blue book, because it has most of the best known stories, for example, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots. You can check the contents of each book at mythfolklore, and even read the stories online.... Read more ›
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 you will find them useful whether it's for your own reading pleasure, of for passing on stories to children.
In fact, if you look beyond the surface of the story, there is a cautionary aspect for children who might get lost, and the evil characters they might meet like the wolf in sheep's clothing, or the boy who cried wolf, or the nice person who offers a gift, but is really a wicked queen in disguise.
There may be a young prince who helps a hairy man escape, and the king embarrassed and enraged orders the child to be killed. Naturally the woodsman slaughters an animal instead, and returns the heart to the king as evidence of performance of the deed.
There are stories of boys becoming men, being tested by the princess, and doing great deeds to prove their worth. Some characters are wicked and evil, and so the protagonist has to develop their resources to defeat the deceit, trickery, jealousy, ambition, and wickedness of the people they encounter.
I recommend you start with the blue book, because it has most of the best known stories, for example, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots. You can check the contents of each book at mythfolklore, and even read the stories online.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Mandy
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
My son and daughter loves this. Great and free, what more do you want? Great on the Kindle, and the kids have read it time and time again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Carole
Format:Hardcover
Ever since I saw the Folio Society editions of the Fairy Books I had wanted at least one copy but felt they were just too expensive. Now I own my own copy of the Blue Fairy Book which is in a good as new condition. It arrived promptly and more than matched its description.
By trumbles mum
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved this as a child but this leather bound copy, bought for a friend's child, is extra special. I hope there will be more from the Lang series published by this company soon. Just one odd thing, I ordered it this month (June 2013) and Amazon are telling me that they delivered it n December 2012 - when I didn't even know it existed!
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I did a folklore course during my first year at University and my tutor was constantly going on about the Andrew Lang collection of fairy tales - amazingly, it's now 14 years since graduation and I've actually got round to picking one of these up and reading it (okay, not a great admission as testimony to my studiousness, but never mind, I got there in the end!) Now, however, that I have read the Blue Fairy Book, I will be reading the others too. This is a fantastic collection with such classic gems as "The Sleeping Beauty", "East of the Sun and West of the Moon" and a whole load of others too. There are some fabulous tales from "The Arabian Nights", some traditional Scottish tales complete with dialect and even a portion from Gulliver's Travels (which, to be honest, I was less interested in because I've read the original and it doesn't need reading twice and out of context to boot!) However, if you like fairy tales, then you will love this book. Some of the stories are more "classic" than the others but all of them show their heritage in the tradition of great fairy tales (i.e. you'll spot all of the familiar devices, like the braver, smarter younger sibling who always wins the day and "the rule of three" in that there will be three challenges set before the hero will win the princess's fair hand). In my opinion, it is the language that is the really wonderful thing about this book. Some of the expressions used are just timelessly witty or beautiful. Consider: "I can tell you my story in a very few words - for I don't like endless tales myself. Too long a tongue is worse than too long a nose." in Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess. And: "My love for her is so great that if all the leaves on the trees had tongues they could not express it;..." in Trusty John.... Read more ›
By Mrs A
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Came well within the expected date, good quality. No problems with this seller at all. Am pleased with purchase. Would recommend.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By kindleworm
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just could not get into this book. If I had read about it first would have realised it was not my type of book.
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