| Author |
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Title |
The Violet Fairy Book
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A tale of the Tontlawald -- The finest liar in the world -- The story of three wonderful beggars -- Schippeitaro -- The three princes and their beasts -- The goat's ears of the Emperor Trojan -- The nine pea-hens and the golden apples -- The lute player -- The grateful prince -- The child who came from an egg -- Stan Bolovan -- The two frogs -- The story of a gazelle -- How a fish swam in the air and a hare in the water -- Two in a sack -- The envious neighbour -- The fairy of the dawn -- The enchanted knife -- Jesper who herded the hares -- The underground workers -- The history of Dwarf Long Nose -- The Nunda, eater of people -- The story of Hassebu -- The maiden with the wooden helmet -- The monkey and the jelly-fish -- The headless dwarfs -- The young man who would have his eyes opened -- The boys with the golden stars -- The frog -- The princess who was hidden underground -- The girl who pretended to be a boy -- The story of Halfman -- The prince who wanted to see the world -- Virgililus the sorcerer -- Mogarzea and his son.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger, and Charles Keller for Tina
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| Summary |
“The Violet Fairy Book” by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales edited in the late 19th century. This anthology features a rich tapestry of stories that have been translated from various languages and cultures, capturing the essence of traditional folklore. The opening portion of the compilation introduces the reader to the timeless appeal of fairy tales, emphasizing their deep-rooted presence in human history and the way these stories have been passed down through generations. The beginning of “The Violet Fairy Book” provides an insightful preface by the editor, Andrew Lang, clarifying that the stories included are not original creations but rather translations of ancient tales that have been cherished by people over the years. Following this preface, the first tale titled “A Tale of the Tontlawald" unfolds, narrating the adventures of a peasant girl named Elsa who, suffering under her cruel stepmother, ventures into an enchanted forest. There, she encounters wondrous beings and embarks on a series of magical experiences, including befriending a mysterious girl in a beautiful garden. The story is rich with imagination, illustrating the themes of kindness, adventure, and the timeless struggle between good and evil as it captures the reader’s attention into the fantastical world of fairy tales. (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. |
641 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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