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The Red Fairy Book

(1890)
(A book in the Rainbow Fairy Books series)
A collection of stories by

 
 
Originally published in 1890, this anthology of fairy-tale literature remains a childhood classic and a fine example of the late Victorian romantic sensibility of Andrew Lang's time. Widely acknowledged as one of the most delightful and beautifully illustrated collections ever assembled, The Red Fairy Book contains beloved, familiar stories as well as ancient, exotic tales from all over the world. Thirty-seven stories include the favorites Jack and the Beanstalk and , as well as such lesser-known enchanting tales as The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Snowdrop. Black-and-white illustrations by period artists. Ages two and up.


Genre: Children's Fiction

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