Andrew Lang byl mimořádně plodný skotský literát. Proslul jako sběratel lidových a pohádkových příběhů, zejména díky své dvanáctidílné sérii barevných pohádkových knih. Langovy sbírky oživily zájem o folklór a proměnily viktoriánský pohled na pohádky, čímž inspiroval generace čtenářů k jejich opětovnému objevování. I když byl autorem mnoha děl, je nejlépe připomínán pro své pohádkové knihy, které sám sestavil, upravil a přeložil s pomocí své ženy.
Ancient Greek mythology comes alive through vivid retellings that introduce younger readers to its legendary heroes and gods. This collection features the heroic exploits of iconic figures like Achilles, Ulysses, Jason, Theseus, and Perseus, offering captivating tales that inspire and engage audiences of all ages. Andrew Lang's storytelling makes these timeless narratives accessible, ensuring their enduring appeal.
Finest stories from around the world -- most of them old favorites: "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," "The Arabian Nights," 33 more. Includes original 138 black-and-white illustrations.
Featuring a diverse collection of tales, this anthology includes stories from the Brothers Grimm, Madame d'Aulnoy, the Arabian Nights, and Norwegian folklore. The Blue Fairy Book showcases Andrew Lang's ability to weave together enchanting narratives from various cultures, making it a significant contribution to the fairy tale genre. Each story invites readers into a world of magic, adventure, and moral lessons, appealing to both children and adults alike.
In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, castles steeped in history, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic love of King Arthur and Sir Lancelot for Guinevere, and Tristan for Iseult. The Arthurian legends are the most potent of the thrilling and mist-enshrouded tales of adventure to be passed down from pre-recorded history, and they have as much appeal today as they did in the age of the troubadours.
Featuring a diverse collection of fairy tales, this anthology includes contributions from the Brothers Grimm, Madame d'Aulnoy, Arabian Nights, and Norwegian folklore. Andrew Lang's work aimed to counter the criticism of fairy tales as detrimental to children, ultimately reshaping public opinion over time. The Blue Fairy Book stands out as a significant contribution to the genre, showcasing the richness and variety of traditional storytelling.
A pioneering anthropologist and folklorist presents scores of lively and reputedly true ghost stories from around the world, featuring the naked ghost, the rattlesnake ghost, the dancing devil, other apparitions.
Prince Prigio is a literary and comic fairy tale written by Andrew Lang in 1889, and illustrated by Gordon Browne. It draws in Lang's folklorist background for many tropes. A sequel was published in 1893, Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia: Being the Adventures of Prince Prigio's Son. The two were issued in one 1895 volume as My Own Fairy Book: Namely, Certain Chronicles of Pantouflia, As Notably the Adventures of Prigio, Prince of That Country, and of His Son, Ricardo, with an Excerpt from the Annals of Scotland, As Touching Ker of Fairnilee, His Sojourn with the Queen of Faery. The plot of Prince Prigio begins with the introduction of a queen who does not believe in fairies. After many childless years, she and the king finally had a boy, Prigio. When the queen refused to invite the fairies to the christening, none of the nobles would attend, and so the king and queen were alone when the fairies arrived and presented the child with gifts.
A compilation of fairy tales culled from the literary traditions of Portugal, India, Brittany, and Scandinavia
Classic collection of 32 less familiar folk tales narrated in clear, lively prose. Different enough to capture all imaginations, the tales are drawn from many different cultures: the American Indians, Australian Bushmen, African Kaffirs, and from Persia, Lapland, Brazil, and India. Includes all of the original 50 illustrations.
29 tales from Turkey, India, Denmark, Armenia, the Sudan, and France. The Green Knight is saved by a soup made from nine snakes, the lovely Dorani flies every night to fairyland, heroes hear animals. Eight Punjabi tales, five from Armenia, 16 others. Flying dragons, ogres, fairies, and princes transformed into white foxes. 50 illustrations.