Description
By: Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
The Grey Fairy Book by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales from various cultures and countries. The stories are beautifully written and filled with magic, adventure, and moral lessons. Each tale is unique and captures the imagination of the reader.
Lang’s writing style is engaging and captivating, making it easy to get lost in the enchanting world of fairy tales. The diverse range of stories in the book ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy. From talking animals to magical quests, The Grey Fairy Book offers a delightful escape into a world of wonder and fantasy.
Overall, The Grey Fairy Book is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the magic and charm of fairy tales. Lang’s collection is a true treasure trove of imagination and creativity, making it a book that will be treasured for generations to come.
Book Description:
The tales in the Grey Fairy Book are derived from many countries—Lithuania, various parts of Africa, Germany, France, Greece, and other regions of the world. They have been translated and adapted by Mrs. Dent, Mrs. Lang, Miss Eleanor Sellar, Miss Blackley, and Miss hang. ‘The Three Sons of Hali’ is from the last century ‘Cabinet des Fees,’ a very large collection. The French author may have had some Oriental original before him in parts; at all events he copied the Eastern method of putting tale within tale, like the Eastern balls of carved ivory. The stories, as usual, illustrate the method of popular fiction. A certain number of incidents are shaken into many varying combinations, like the fragments of coloured glass in the kaleidoscope. Probably the possible combinations, like possible musical combinations, are not unlimited in number, but children may be less sensitive in the matter of fairies than Mr. John Stuart Mill was as regards music.
