The Lilac Fairy Book: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Lilac Fairy Book is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lang, Andrew (1844–1912).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Lilac Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales published in 1910. Part of the renowned Coloured Fairy Books series, this volume represents the collaborative work of Andrew and Leonora Blanche Lang, who translated and adapted stories from French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Catalan, and other languages. These influential collections introduced many tales to English readers for the first time, helping transform public opinion about fairy tales and establishing them as beloved children's literature across generations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Lilac Fairy Book
- Author credits: Lang, Andrew (1844–1912)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fairy tales
- Folklore
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Short Stories
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