The Gold Of Fairnilee
A Magical Highland Fairy Tale of Romance and AdventureBy Andrew Lang
Length1h 26m
About this audiobook
In "The Gold of Fairnilee," Andrew Lang artfully weaves a tale steeped in Scottish folklore, seamlessly blending imaginative storytelling with rich cultural motifs. Drawing upon the historical backdrop of the Scottish Borders, Lang's narrative unfolds through an enchanting blend of adventure and fantasy, inviting readers into a world where the lines between myth and reality beautifully intermingle. The prose is both evocative and lyrical, capturing the essence of the enchanting landscapes and the courage of its characters. The book stands as a testament to Lang's desire to preserve and popularize national folk tales for the modern reader. Andrew Lang, a preeminent figure in the field of folklore and anthropology, was deeply influenced by the stories of his Scottish heritage. His scholarly work and dedication to collecting folk tales fueled his imagination, ultimately culminating in this romantic narrative. Lang'Äôs background as a poet and a scholar, coupled with his affinity for storytelling, lends a unique depth to "The Gold of Fairnilee," reflecting his belief in the power of folklore to convey moral truths and cultural history. This enchanting tale is a must-read for those interested in folklore, cultural history, or simply seeking a compelling adventure. Lang's ability to evoke the magic of the Scottish landscape alongside timeless themes of heroism makes this book not only an engaging read but also an important cultural artifact. Readers will find themselves transported into a world where every page turn reveals the extraordinary unpredictability of life and legacy.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length1 hr 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9CHAPTER VII.—Where is Randal?
2THE GOLD OF FAIRNILEE
10CHAPTER VIII.—The Ill Years
3CHAPTER I.—The Old House
11CHAPTER IX.—The White Roses
4CHAPTER II.—How Randal’s Father Came Home
12CHAPTER X.—Out of fairyland
5CHAPTER III.—How Jean was brought to Fairnlee
13CHAPTER XI.—The Fairy Bottle
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER IV.—Randal and Jean.
14CHAPTER XII.—At the Catrail
7CHAPTER V.—The Good Folk
15CHAPTER XIII.—The Gold of Fairnilee.
8CHAPTER VI.—The Wishing Well
The Violet Fairy BookAndrew Lang9h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Crimson Fairy BookAndrew Lang10h 4m$1 · $0.00
The LibraryAndrew Lang3h 20m$2 · $0.00
Custom and MythAndrew Lang8h 13m$2 · $0.00
The Valet's Tragedy, and Other StudiesAndrew Lang7h 46m$1 · $0.00
The Andrew Lang Fairy Books: Complete CollectionAndrew Lang133h 56m$2 · $0.00
The Arabian Nights EntertainmentsAndrew Lang11h 45m$2 · $0.00
The Book of Dreams and GhostsAndrew Lang9h 27m$2 · $0.00
The Pink Fairy BookAndrew Lang11h 2m$2 · $0.00
Helen of TroyAndrew Lang2h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Iliad & The Odyssey (Including "Homer and His Age")Andrew Lang, Homer38h 33m$2 · $0.00
Myth, Ritual and Religion (Summarized Edition)Andrew Lang5h 38m$2
The World's DesireAndrew Lang, H. Rider Haggard9h 29m$1 · $0.00
How to Fail in Literature: A LectureAndrew Lang0m$1 · $0.00
The Andrew Lang Fairy Books: Complete CollectionAndrew Lang134h 23m$1 · $0.00
The Fairy Books - Complete CollectionAndrew Lang133h 25m$1 · $0.00
The Orange Fairy BookAndrew Lang10h 22m$2 · $0.00
James VI and the Gowrie MysteryAndrew Lang5h 47m$1 · $0.00
The Green Fairy BookAndrew Lang13h 15m$1 · $0.00
A Wolf Called FireRosanne Parry4h 7m$7 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman3h 2m$18 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal7h 25m$24 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 49m$2 · $0.00
Eyes That Kiss in the CornersJoanna Ho5m$4 · $0.00
What Do You Say, Little Blue Truck? Sound BookAlice Schertle4m$4 · $0.00
Maddi's FridgeLois Brandt, Vin Vogel11m$5 · $0.00
The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the PaperclipMac Barnett1h 29m$16 · $0.00
Swallows & Amazons (ALL 12 Adventure Novels)Arthur Ransome135h 57m$2 · $0.00
L. FRANK BAUM - Ultimate Collection: Complete Wizard of Oz Series, The Aunt Jane's Nieces CollectionL. Frank Baum205h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Last Musketeer #3: Double CrossStuart Gibbs5h 16m$24 · $0.00
Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 12m$12 · $0.00
My Weird School Special: We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do?Dan Gutman1h 4m$13 · $0.00
Deep ZoneTim Green6h 12m$20
The Pilgrim’s ProgressRousseaux Brasseur3h 22m$17
The Labors of Hercules BealGary D. Schmidt8h 17m$8 · $0.00
Clancy of the Overflow (The Matilda Saga, #9)Jackie French14h 24m$33 · $0.00
The Andrew Lang Fairy Books: Complete CollectionAndrew Lang134h 23m$1 · $0.00
The House at Pooh CornerA. A. Milne3h 13m$12
The Sour GrapeJory John14m$4 · $0.00
You may also like
The Golden KeyGeorge MacDonald1h 9m$2 · $0.00
Phantastes (Illustrated)George MacDonald7h 33m$2 · $0.00
Lalani of the Distant SeaErin Entrada Kelly6h 34m$24 · $0.00
The Snow QueenHans Christian Andersen1h 20m$14
The Leopard Behind the MoonMayonn Paasewe-Valchev4h 39m5 (1)$20 · $0.00
The Velveteen RabbitMargery Williams30m$3
Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #1: The Apprentice's QuestErin Hunter7h 43m$26 · $0.00
Sleeping Spells and Dragon ScalesWendy S. Swore8h 27m$23
The TurningEmily Whitman8h 53m$29 · $0.00
Seekers #2: Great Bear LakeErin Hunter8h 16m$26 · $0.00
Dot and the KangarooEthel C. Pedley3h 51m$20
Wild Rescuers: Expedition on the TundraStacyPlays3h 11m$18 · $0.00
The White ShipH. P. Lovecraft16m$2.30
Sabrena Swept AwayKaruna Riazi4h 34m$20 · $0.00
The Miraculous Sweetmakers #1: The Frost FairNatasha Hastings8h 22m$26 · $0.00
At the Back of the North WindElizabeth Lewis, George MacDonald2h 43m$2 · $0.00
The Stars of Whistling RidgeCindy Baldwin8h 5m$26 · $0.00
Messer Marco PoloDonn Byrne2h 11m$21
A Wild Winter SwanGregory Maguire8h 57m$29 · $0.00
The Gingerbread Boy and Joyful Jingle Play StoriesLaura Rountree Smith1h 28m$2 · $0.00