Lang Lang Purple Fairy Tales

Author: Lang
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a renowned British writer, historian, poet, and folklorist, famous for his studies of myths and folktales. The "Collected Fairy Tales of the World," compiled by him and named in twelve different colors, has remained popular since its publication in 1889, beloved by children worldwide. This book is one of them. Lang on the Purple Fairy Tales includes thirty-three fairy tales, accompanied by dozens of exquisite illustrations. The collected tales primarily feature Irish stories like "The Norwegian Bear," African stories such as "The Monkey's Heart," and Portuguese legends like "The Poor Brother and the Rich Brother." Other stories are selected from ancient myths of India, Australia, France, and Wales. These whimsical, engaging, and thought-provoking fairy tales are captivating and rewarding to read. As a form of folktales, fairy tales are the oldest literary works of humanity. The magical and beautiful fairy tales bring children a kaleidoscope of imagination, especially the exquisite stories compiled by Andrew Lang, which make children's worlds even more colorful. We hope that this carefully translated and published series of fairy tales will become good companions for children, as well as helpful aids for parents and teachers.