The Blue Fairy Book

Andrew Lang, Mint Editions

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West Margin Press
24 May 2022

Series: Mint Editions

The first installment of Andrew Lang's popular fairy tale series. The Blue Fairy Book is a vibrant collection of children's stories that have been published across the globe. Lang pulls from genre favorites such as ""Little Red Riding Hood,"" ""Cinderella or the Little Glass Slipper"" and ""The Brave Little Tailor.""Originally published in 1889, The Blue Fairy Book, is the first in a series of popular collections by Andrew Lang that feature international fairy tales. It's a compilation of more than 30 stories across different times and locations.

The Blue Fairy Book consists of famous tales from authors such as Madame d'Aulnoy and the Brothers Grimm. Their works are retold in vivid detail in an easy-to-read format. Some of the most memorable stories include ""Beauty and the Beast,"" ""Rumpelstiltskin,"" ""The Story of Pretty Goldilocks"" and ""The History of Jack the Giant-killer."" The first edition ran less than 10,000 copies before becoming a major international success. Fans of classic fairy tales will adore Andrew Lang's signature collection. The Blue Fairy Book marked the beginning of a new era in the author's impressive career. It's the inaugural edition of a long-running series that spanned well over a decade. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Blue Fairy Book is both modern and readable.

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By: Andrew Lang
Contributions by: Mint Editions
Imprint: West Margin Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9781513132532
ISBN 10: 1513132539
Series: Mint Editions
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 24 May 2022
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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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The Blue Fairy Book

Andrew Lang, Mint Editions

$46.95 $39.77

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