| Author |
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Title |
The Blue Fairy Book
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The bronze ring -- Prince Hyacinth and the dear little princess -- East of the sun and West of the moon -- The yellow dwarf -- Little Red Riding-Hood -- The sleeping beauty in the wood -- Cinderella; or, the little glass slipper -- Aladdin and the wonderful lamp -- The tale of a youth who set out to learn what fear was -- Rumpelstiltzkin -- Beauty and the Beast -- The Master-Maid -- Why the sea is salt -- The Master cat; or, Puss in boots -- Felicia and the pot of pinks -- The white cat -- The water-lily -- The gold-spinners -- The terrible head -- The story of pretty Goldilocks -- The history of Whittington -- The wonderful sheep -- Little Thumb -- The forty thieves -- Hansel and Grettel -- Snow-White and Rose-Red -- The goose-girl -- Toads and diamonds -- Prince Darling -- Blue Beard -- Trusty John -- The brave little tailor -- A voyage to Lilliput -- The princess on the glass hill -- The story of Prince Ahmed and the fairy Paribanou -- The history of Jack the giant-killer -- The black bull of Norroway -- The Red Etin.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger, and Charles Keller for Tina
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| Summary |
"The Blue Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a compilation of fairy tales and folklore edited from various sources, likely created in the late 19th century. This enchanting collection showcases timeless stories characterized by magic, adventure, and moral lessons, appealing to readers of all ages who enjoy tales of extraordinary beings and transformative journeys. At the start of the book, one tale titled "The Bronze Ring" unfolds the story of a king whose garden bears no fruits, leading him to seek out a skilled gardener. The gardener, along with his handsome son, captures the attention of the king's beautiful daughter. Ultimately, a contest is devised to determine who will win her hand in marriage, throwing the two suitors into a quest filled with trials, love, and intrigue. The narrative introduces elements of heroism and sacrifice as the gardener’s son embarks on an adventure that tests his courage and compassion, setting the stage for magical encounters and unforeseen challenges that reveal the true nature of bravery and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Folklore
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
503 |
| Release Date |
Oct 21, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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