The Andrew Lang Fairy Books: Complete Collection

Andrew Lang

Nov 2022 · DigiCat

About this ebook

Andrew Lang's 'The Andrew Lang Fairy Books: Complete Collection' is a renowned collection of fairy tales from various cultures, compiled and retold in Lang's engaging and accessible style. This collection includes the original twelve books published between 1889 and 1910, each color-coded for a specific group of stories. Lang's writing showcases a deep appreciation for folklore and a talent for storytelling, making these tales captivating for readers of all ages. The fairy books are considered classics in the realm of children's literature, providing a rich tapestry of myths and legends from around the world. Lang's ability to gather and retell these timeless stories highlights his dedication to preserving cultural heritage and entertaining audiences with magical adventures. His work continues to be a source of enchantment for generations of readers, offering a portal to the imaginative and fantastical realms of fairy tales. 'The Andrew Lang Fairy Books: Complete Collection' is a must-read for anyone interested in folklore, storytelling, or the enduring power of myth and legend.

About the author

Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scottish writer, critic, and polymath with a voracious intellectual appetite. Best known for his work in folklore and mythology, Lang was also a poet, novelist, and historian. Lang's literary contributions are wide-ranging, but his enduring legacy rests primarily on 'The Andrew Lang Fairy Books: Complete Collection'—an expansive, twelve-volume series of fairy tales from around the world. In this seminal work, Lang exhibited a meticulous hand in compilation and a genuine love for storytelling, curating tales spanning diverse cultures and languages. Importantly, he maintained the rich nuances and morals of the original stories while making them accessible to young readers. Lang's approach to folklore was both scholarly and imaginative, often including his own renditions and retellings, which reflected his creative interpretation of traditional material. His literary style is characterized by clarity, rythm, and a keen ability to weave narration with scholarly insights. As an academic, Lang's work intersected with anthropology and early psychology, exploring the origins and functions of myths, and contributing to the broader discussions of his time on the nature of human belief and narrative structure. Lang's fairy books remain popular, not only for their enchanting tales but also for their introduction of lesser-known stories to a wider English-speaking audience, amplifying the cultural richness of global folklore.