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by Andrew Lang (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)
Originally published in 1897, The Pink Fairy Book is a dynamic collection of world-renown stories that are deeply rooted in Japanese, Italian and Scandinavian culture. These rich and compelling stories are staples within the children's genre. The Pink Fairy Book is a continuation of Andrew Lang's popular fairy tale book series. This edition includes more international fare such as "The Slaying of the Tanuki," "I Know What I Have Learned," "The Jackal, the Dove, and the Panther" and "How the Hermit Helped to Win the King's Daughter." With more than 40 stories to choose from, The Pink Fairy Book offers a delightful assortment of classic children's fare. A rich collection of morality tales for readers of all ages. These narratives are populated by evil witches, spiteful kings and selfish trolls forced to confront the error of their ways. Andrew Lang's The Pink Fairy Book delivers memorable stories with powerful messages. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Pink Fairy Book is both modern and readable.
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A vibrant collection of children's stories from Scottish author Andrew Lang. The Pink Fairy Book consists of more 40 stories from across the globe. This installment of Lang's popular fairy tale series features notable titles such as "The Cat's Elopement," "How the Dragon Was Tricked" and "Catherine and Her Destiny."
