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The Blue Fairy Book - cover

The Blue Fairy Book

Andrew Lang

Publisher: Bu Classics Books

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Summary

Open the first volume of the celebrated colored fairy books to find a standard-setting collection of folklore. Blending the familiar tales of Perrault and the Brothers Grimm with lesser-known stories, it creates a diverse landscape of enchantment. The stories range from the whimsical to the terrifying, establishing a precedent for preserving the integrity of folk narratives. It is the perfect introduction to a series that has defined the fairy tale genre for generations.
Available since: 01/17/2025.
Print length: 462 pages.

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