The Blue Fairy Book: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Blue Fairy Book is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lang, Andrew (1844–1912).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Blue Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales published in 1889. This groundbreaking volume launched a revolutionary series that transformed children's literature. Drawing from diverse sources—the Brothers Grimm, Arabian Nights, Norwegian folklore, and French tales—it assembled beloved stories that had never before appeared in English. At a time when fairy tales were dismissed as harmful for young readers, Lang championed their value, sparking a generation-long shift in public perception. The collection features some of the most iconic tales ever told, translated and adapted by Lang and his wife Leonora.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Blue Fairy Book
- Author credits: Lang, Andrew (1844–1912)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fairy tales
- Folklore
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Children's Literature
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