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The Green Fairy Book

Andrew Lang

Publisher: Bu Classics Books

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Summary

Explore the rich traditions of the French and German countryside in a collection that balances humor with the grotesque. The book includes a variety of stories that highlight the moral lessons and cultural fears of the societies that created them. From the cleverness of the weak to the punishment of the wicked, the narratives follow the timeless rules of the fairy tale world. It serves as a delightful repository of the stories that were once told to pass the long winter nights.
Available since: 01/17/2025.
Print length: 397 pages.

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