Lang World Fairy Tales Series: Blue Series, One: The Goose Girl

Author: Andrew Lang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The "Blue Collection" includes thirty-seven fairy tales, accompanied by over one hundred exquisite illustrations, presented in both English and Chinese, compiled into three volumes. This series primarily features fairy tales created by French poet and fairy tale writer Charles Perrault (1623–1703) and French writer Mademoiselle d'Aulnoy (1651–1705); folk tales collected by Norwegian folklore collectors Asbj?rn Munch (1811–1885) and M?ller (1811–1882); as well as well-known Grimm fairy tales and stories from the renowned One Thousand and One Nights from the Arab world. These fairy tales, with their simple yet engaging language and profound meanings, are captivating and offer great insights. As a form of folklore, fairy tales are the oldest literary works of humanity, containing deep moral lessons that have been passed down through generations. They are not only beloved by children but also provide adults with rich knowledge. Through the rustic and vivid language of fairy tales, especially Lang's prose-like English, readers can explore the customs, cultures, and traditions of different countries, gaining the essential background knowledge necessary for mastering authentic English. This is the purpose behind publishing the English-Chinese "Andrew Lang's Fairy Tale Collection." We hope this book will bring joy and assistance to our readers.