Contained in this work you will find the following tales. Jul 1, 2015 1930 the ball blue book the classic canning book for every decade. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales. Cinderella and other stories from the blue fairy book dover childrens thrift classics by lang, andrew. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. The hardcover book features a bright illustration by frederick richardson on the cover and throughout the collection of stories. The best known books of the series are the twelve collections of fairy tales, known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors.
Andrew lang 18441912 was a scottish poet, novelist and literary critic, but his enduring legacy is not his prodigious writing. Andrew langs the blue fairy book with numerous illustrations by h. Inner hinges tender or exposed in the lilac, orange and grey. Most captivating is the fact that the collection features the stories in pristine an. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The first edition had 5,000 copies, which sold for six shillings each. Blue fairy tale book by andrew lang world of tales.
The blue fairy book andrew lang, henry justice ford, george. The blue fairy book andrew lang read by librivox volunteers 4. This was followed by many other collections of fairy. Jones and myrtle flower, and scribed the words of wisdom that the blue fairy would sermonize to her young charges such as drink all your milk and always tell the truth.
Lang is best remembered for his contribution to folklore and storytelling thanks to his 12volume fairy books collection. Andrew lang 1844 1912 andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. For more than a century it has been the book that introduces young readers to timeless fairy tales that include hansel and gretel, aladdin and the wonderful lamp, beauty and the beast, the master cat. The red fairy book by andrew lang 1930 hardcover vintage book. Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. Originally published in 1889, the blue fairy book was the first of 12 volumes of fairy tales from around the world, collected by renowned folklorist andrew lang. A 1930 edition of the blue fairy book by andrew lang. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little red ridinghood the sleeping beauty in the wood cinderella. I am planning to collect all of andrew langs color fairy tale books. The blue fairy book, written by legendary author andrew lang is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. The fairy of the desert was delighted to hear them sing of her triumphs. The red fairy book edited by andrew lang to master billy tremayne miles a profound student yet an amiable critic preface in a second gleaning of the fields of fairy land we cannot expect to find a second perrault. Wonderful collection of fairy stories, put together at the end of the 19th century, gathers many of the best loved tales of childhood. Andrew lang 18441912 published in 1889, the blue fairy book is the first book in the series of story collections known as andrew langs coloured fairy books, which bring to life the classic fairytales by grimm, madame daulnoy and perrault among other folklore sources. Dick whittington is from the chap book edited by mr.
The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series and so it contains some of the best known tales, taken from a variety of sources. Blue fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. No date circa 1890 per world catalog red cloth boards with silver gilt and embossing of vine design to front. Accurate and careful typesetting and an intelligent method of inserting the source notes, high definition reproductions of illustrations, thoughtful afterword. The blue fairy book andrew lang, henry justice ford. The first of his collections was the blue fairy book 1889, for which lang pulled together tales from the brothers grimm, madame daulnoy, the arabian nights, and many other sources. It has not been abridged, nor have any of the original pictures been taken out. The red fairy book edited by andrew lang master billy. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book.
The bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little. For more than a century it has been the book that introduces young readers to timeless fairy tales that include hansel and gretel, aladdin and the wonderful lamp, beauty and the. The blue fairy book 6 you must then demand as much wood as three mules can carry, and a great cauldron, and must shut yourself up in a room with the sultan, and when the cauldron boils you must throw him into it, and there leave him until. The blue fairy book is andrew langs classic selection of popular fairy tales. First published in 1889, the blue fairy bookis the 1st volume in this series. Puple loose but easily glued back in volor plates see photos the photos are your description no refunds no.
The blue fairy book, hardcover january 1, 1930 by andrew lang author. Published in 1889, the blue fairy book contains 37 stories. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. The blue fairy was the creation of producerwriter don kane and former actor george nelle, who brought to the series such puppet characters as tugnacious r. The blue fairy books second tale, prince hyacinth and the dear little princess, tells the story of a king seeking the hand of a princess foretold to marry only the man clever enough to tread on the tail of her beloved cat. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour.
This book was originally printed in the 19th century. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, paperback barnes. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. Jul 22, 2019 the fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. Bumped at corners with fraying, edge wear and fading. The first of a collection of twelve fairy tale books, gathered by andrew lang from various sources. Complete and unabridged ebook written by andrew lang. Librivox recording of the blue fairy book, edited by andrew lang. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service.
The bronze ring, prince hyacinth and the dear little princess, east of the sun and west of the moon, the yellow dwarf, little red ridinghood, the sleeping beauty in the wood, cinderella. Corner clipped from front free endpaper in the lilac fairy book. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It has an excellent group of stories from different fairy tale writers, including perrault, daulnoy, and grimm.
Puple loose but easily glued back in volor plates see photos the photos are your description no refunds no returns see our feedback shipped. Although lang didnt collect the stories from the oral tradition himself, he can make claim to the first english translation of many, which are often cited as inspiration to j. Fairy tales and folklore generally involve the fantastical, the supernatural, and the otherworldly. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. But even so, a number of henry justice fords wood engraved illustrations in the blue fairy book conjure up the idea of halloween. A lovely set andrew langs color fairy books, beautifully decorated in ornate gilt stamping. Ford forms part of andrew langs coloured fairy books series a series of twelve collections of fairy tales. The blue fairy book 6 you must then demand as much wood as three mules can carry, and a great cauldron, and must shut yourself up in a room with the sultan, and when the cauldron boils you must throw him into it, and there leave him until his flesh is completely separated from his bones. In langs narrative, the cat, not surprisingly, arches his back at the potential malefactor. Before we even open the book, the uncredited, giltstamped design on the its midnight blue upper cover, presents a striking image of a broomstickriding. The blue fairy tale book by andrew lang paperback lulu. Collected together by andrew lang they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by langs wife and other translators who also retold many of the tales. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
The blue fairy book 1889 collections of fairy tales. Jack the giantkiller is from a chap book, but a good version of this old favourite is hard to procure. The book features 4 fullpage color illustrations by frederick richardson. The blue fairy was a 1950s childrens program on wgntv in chicago, hosted by brigid bazlen as the fairy. Tear to cloth at base of spine of the blue fairy book. See the complete coloured fairy books series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Then arrange the bones in their proper places, and. She repeatedly appears at critical moments in pinocchios wanderings to admonish the little wooden puppet to avoid bad or risky behavior. The blue fairy book is the first of twelve fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like.
B0073vt6ta the book is in overall good condition, all of the internal pages are unmarked, uncreased and tightly bound, the only flaws are some fading to the boards and an inscription on the inside front page. Winston company in philadelphia, this is the first volume in a large series featuring popular childrens fairytales from around the world. Here in one attractive paperbound volume with enlarged. Here in one attractive paperbound volume with enlarged print are sleeping beauty. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The blue fairy book dover childrens classics andrew lang, h.
But there are good stories enough left, and it is hoped that some in the red fairy book may have the attraction of being less. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Borrow listen encrypted daisy lock download for print. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. But there are good stories enough left, and it is hoped that some in the red fairy book.
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