Publisher's Synopsis
The Lilac Fairy Book is a collection of fairy tales compiled and edited by Andrew Lang. It was first published in 1910 as part of the larger series of ""Coloured Fairy Books"" that Lang edited. This particular book contains 33 stories from various countries and cultures, including Russia, Germany, Norway, and Portugal. The tales range from well-known classics like ""Beauty and the Beast"" and ""Cinderella"" to lesser-known gems such as ""The Enchanted Pig"" and ""The Story of Little King Loc."" Each story is accompanied by illustrations from the original edition, making it a delightful read for both children and adults. The Lilac Fairy Book is a timeless collection that showcases the enduring appeal of fairy tales and the power of storytelling to captivate and enchant readers of all ages.There was once a little farmer and his wife living near Coolgarrow. They had three children, and my story happened while the youngest was a baby. The wife was a good wife enough, but her mind was all on her family and her farm, and she hardly ever went to her knees without falling asleep, and she thought the time spent in the chapel was twice as long as it need be.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.
