The Brown Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
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About this eBook
| Author | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
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| Illustrator | Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941 |
| Title | The Brown Fairy Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_Who_Would_Be_Stronger_Than_Fate |
| Contents | What the rose did to the cypress -- Ball-carrier and the bad one -- How Ball-carrier finished his task -- The Bunyip -- Father Grumbler -- The story of Yara -- The cunning hare -- The turtle and his bride -- How Geirald the Coward was punished -- Hábogi -- How the little brother set free his big brothers -- The sacred milk of Koumongoé -- The wicked wolverine -- The husband of the rat's daughter -- The mermaid and the boy -- Pivi and Kabo -- The elf maiden -- How some wild animals became tame ones -- Fortune and the wood-cutter -- The enchanted head -- The sister of the sun -- The prince and the three fates -- The fox and the Lapp -- Kisa the cat -- The lion and the cat -- Which was the foolishest? -- Asmund and Signy -- Rübezahl -- Story of the king who would be stronger than Fate -- Story of Wali Dâd the Simple-hearted -- Tale of a tortoise and of a mischievous monkey -- The knights of the fish. |
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| Summary | "The Brown Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales and folk stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology includes tales sourced from various cultures worldwide, featuring adventures of characters such as brave princes, clever heroes, and magical beings. The stories aim to entertain and impart moral lessons to young readers. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the rich tapestry of stories included within, highlighting the diverse origins of the tales. For instance, it mentions 'The Bunyip' from Australia and 'What the Rose did to the Cypress,' which recounts the perils faced by Prince Tahmâsp as he pursues the beautiful Princess Mihr-afrûz, who imposes a deadly riddle upon her suitors. The narrative illustrates the themes of love, bravery, and the quest for knowledge, setting the stage for a collection that promises to engage readers with its blend of adventure and moral lessons throughout. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31201 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 169 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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