The Brown Fairy Book: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Brown Fairy Book is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lang, Andrew (1844–1912).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Brown Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a fairy tale collection published in 1904. This volume gathers stories from diverse cultures, including tales of fate, prophecy, and destiny. Among its selections is an Indian tale about a king who attempts to defy a hermit's prophecy that his daughter will marry a slave woman's son. Through cunning twists and narrow escapes, the story explores whether mortals can truly outsmart destiny's design.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Brown Fairy Book
- Author credits: Lang, Andrew (1844–1912)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fairy tales
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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