The Green Fairy Book (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. 42 Traditional Stories & Fairly TalesBy Andrew Lang
Length13h 37m
About this audiobook
The Green Fairy Book (1892), the third of Andrew Lang's celebrated "Coloured" Fairy Books, gathers tales from French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and other traditions, presenting such narratives as "The Blue Bird," "The Three Little Pigs," and "The Story of Caliph Stork." Its prose is lucid, rhythmic, and deliberately elegant, preserving the enchantment of oral storytelling while adapting it to late-Victorian literary taste. The volume belongs to a broader nineteenth-century movement of folklore collection, translation, and comparative mythology, yet it remains primarily a work of narrative pleasure. Andrew Lang, Scottish poet, critic, classicist, anthropologist, and folklorist, was exceptionally positioned to shape such a collection. His wide learning in myth, romance, and oral tradition, together with his interest in the shared structures of world storytelling, informed the editorial vision behind the series. Although many translations were prepared by collaborators, especially his wife Leonora Blanche Alleyne Lang, his name became synonymous with the project's scholarly curiosity and literary charm. This book is recommended for readers seeking fairy tales that are both delightful and culturally rich. Children will find wonder, peril, comedy, and transformation; adults will discover a revealing anthology of international folklore filtered through Victorian imagination.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (1.1K)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length13 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 10, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Crimson Fairy Book (Annotated)
26Prince Fickle and Fair Helena
2Introduction
27Puddocky
3Historical Context
28The Story of Hok Lee and the Dwarfs
4Synopsis (Selection)
29The Story of the Three Bears
5The Green Fairy Book
30Prince Vivien and the Princess Placida
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6The Blue Bird
31Little One-Eye, Little Two-Eyes, and Little Three-Eyes
7The Half-Chick
32Jorinde and Joringel
8The Story of Caliph Stork
33Allerleirauh; or, the Many-Furred Creature
9The Enchanted Watch
34The Twelve Huntsmen
10Rosanella
35Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle
11Sylvain and Jocosa
36The Crystal Coffin
12Fairy Gifts
37The Three Snake-Leaves
13Prince Narcissus and the Princess Potentilla
38The Riddle
14Prince Featherhead and the Princess Celandine
39Jack My Hedgehog
15The Three Little Pigs
40The Golden Lads
16Heart of Ice
41The White Snake
17The Enchanted Ring
42The Story of a Clever Tailor
18The Snuff-Box
43The Golden Mermaid
19The Golden Blackbird
44The War of the Wolf and the Fox
20The Little Soldier
45The Story of the Fisherman and His Wife
21The Magic Swan
46The Three Musicians
22The Dirty Shepherdess
47The Three Dogs
23The Enchanted Snake
48Analysis
24The Biter Bit
49Reflection
25King Kojata
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