Publisher's Synopsis
The Blue Fairy Book is a collection of fairy tales compiled by Andrew Lang, a Scottish author and poet. First published in 1889, it is the first in a series of twelve books known as the ""Coloured Fairy Books"". The book contains stories from various sources, including the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and Hans Christian Andersen, as well as lesser-known tales from around the world. The stories in The Blue Fairy Book include classic fairy tales such as ""Cinderella"", ""Sleeping Beauty"", ""Little Red Riding Hood"", and ""Beauty and the Beast"", as well as lesser-known tales like ""The Bronze Ring"" and ""The Yellow Dwarf"". The book is aimed at children, but its timeless stories have been enjoyed by readers of all ages for over a century.The Blue Fairy Book is known for its distinctive blue cover and its illustrations by Henry J. Ford, which add to the book's charm and appeal. The book has been reprinted numerous times and has become a beloved classic of children's literature. It remains a popular choice for parents, teachers, and anyone who loves fairy tales and enchanting stories.1889. With numerous illustrations by H.J. Ford and G.P. Jacomb Hood. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children�������s books. The Blue Fairy Book was the first volume in Lang�������s series of fairy tale books of many colors. It contains some the best known tales, taken from a variety of sources: not only from Grimm, but exciting adventures by Charles Perrault and Madame d�������Aulnoy, The Arabian Nights, and other stories from popular traditions, a total of 37 stories all narrated in the clear, lively prose for which Lang is so well known. A classic that will bring joy to the reader for years to come. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
