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The Brown Fairy Book - cover

The Brown Fairy Book

Andrew Lang

Publisher: Bu Classics Books

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Summary

Venture into the untamed imaginations of the American Indians, Australians, and Africans in this distinct volume of folklore. The stories depart from the European castle-and-king motifs to explore the relationship between humanity and the natural world. Trickster animals, shapeshifters, and elemental spirits dominate the narratives, offering a glimpse into the diverse cosmologies of indigenous peoples. It is a celebration of the oral traditions that explain the mysteries of the wild.
Available since: 01/17/2025.
Print length: 326 pages.

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