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Yellow Fairy Book

Yellow Fairy Book

By: Andrew Lang
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 The Yellow Fairy Book is part of Andrew Langs renowned series of fairy tale collections, known as the Coloured Fairy Books. While Lang did not personally gather these enchanting stories from oral traditions, he curated an impressive array of tales from various sources, many of which were translated from foreign languages, allowing readers to experience these captivating narratives in English for the first time. With contributions from his wife and other talented translators, this collection showcases a rich tapestry of folklore that has left a lasting impact on the literary world.Copyright Legends & Fairy Tales Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 049 - A Story about a Darning-needle

    049 - A Story about a Darning-needle
    Jan 2 2026
    The Yellow Fairy Book is part of Andrew Langs renowned series of fairy tale collections, known as the Coloured Fairy Books. While Lang did not personally gather these enchanting stories from oral traditions, he curated an impressive array of tales from various sources, many of which were translated from foreign languages, allowing readers to experience these captivating narratives in English for the first time. With contributions from his wife and other talented translators, this collection showcases a rich tapestry of folklore that has left a lasting impact on the literary world.
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    7 mins
  • 048 - Blockhead Hans

    048 - Blockhead Hans
    Jan 1 2026
    The Yellow Fairy Book is part of Andrew Langs renowned series of fairy tale collections, known as the Coloured Fairy Books. While Lang did not personally gather these enchanting stories from oral traditions, he curated an impressive array of tales from various sources, many of which were translated from foreign languages, allowing readers to experience these captivating narratives in English for the first time. With contributions from his wife and other talented translators, this collection showcases a rich tapestry of folklore that has left a lasting impact on the literary world.
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    9 mins
  • 047 - The Steadfast Tin-soldier

    047 - The Steadfast Tin-soldier
    Dec 31 2025
    The Yellow Fairy Book is part of Andrew Langs renowned series of fairy tale collections, known as the Coloured Fairy Books. While Lang did not personally gather these enchanting stories from oral traditions, he curated an impressive array of tales from various sources, many of which were translated from foreign languages, allowing readers to experience these captivating narratives in English for the first time. With contributions from his wife and other talented translators, this collection showcases a rich tapestry of folklore that has left a lasting impact on the literary world.
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    9 mins
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