The Yellow Fairy Book - Andrew Lang

Author: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Edition: Dover edition, complete and unabridged
ISBN: 0-486-21674-8 / 9780486216744

Condition: Second-hand paperback. Noticeable shelf wear, rubbing, creasing and marks to the cover and spine, with some age-toning to pages. Please refer to photos for the exact copy and condition.

A classic collection of fairy tales edited by Andrew Lang, The Yellow Fairy Book gathers stories from across Europe and beyond, including tales from Hungary, Poland, Russia, Germany, France, Denmark and Native American traditions. This Dover edition is complete and unabridged, retaining the original illustrations by H. J. Ford.

One of Lang’s famous “coloured” fairy books, this volume includes 48 stories filled with enchantment, strange journeys, heroic quests, talking animals, magical helpers and old-world folklore.

About the Author:
Andrew Lang was a Scottish writer, folklorist, poet and scholar best known for his influential series of fairy tale collections. His coloured fairy books helped preserve and popularise traditional tales from many cultures for English-speaking readers.