The Grey Fairy Book
Enchanting Tales from Global FolkloreBy Various
Length10h 14m
About this audiobook
The Grey Fairy Book, a collection curated by Andrew Lang, is the seventh volume in his renowned series of fairy tales, first published in 1892. This anthology amalgamates folklore and enchantment from diverse cultures, intricately woven with Lang's signature lyrical prose. The tales within, such as 'The Princess and the Goblin' and 'The Twelve Huntsmen,' are rich in symbolism and character-driven narratives, illuminating themes of bravery, love, and the moral dilemmas faced by protagonists. Lang's literary style, marked by an accessible yet evocative tone, makes these classic tales resonate with both children and adults, placing them within the larger context of late Victorian literature that sought to revive interest in fairy tales as a legitimate art form. Andrew Lang was a polymath'Äîa poet, novelist, and ethnographer'Äîwhose passion for collecting and translating folk tales burgeoned into a lifelong project to capture the cultural essence of narrations across the globe. His extensive travels and scholarly pursuits in anthropology endowed him with a keen understanding of the collective human experience, thus fueling his dedication to preserving these stories for future generations. The Grey Fairy Book reflects Lang's determination to present a tapestry of global fairy tales, emphasizing their moral and educational significance. This enchanting collection is highly recommended for readers who appreciate timeless narratives that blend cultural heritage with magical realism. Lang's The Grey Fairy Book not only delights the imagination but also serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of folklore seeking to explore the universal truths embedded within these captivating tales.
Audiobook details
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length10 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Edited by Andrew Lang
2Preface
3Donkey Skin
4The Goblin Pony
5An Impossible Enchantment
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6The Story Of Dschemil and Dschemila
7Janni and the Draken
8The Partnership of the Thief and the Liar.
9Fortunatus and His Purse
10The Goat-faced Girl
11What Came of Picking Flowers
12The Story of Bensurdatu
13The Magician’s Horse
14The Little Gray Man
15Herr Lazarus and the Draken
16The Story of the Queen of the Flowery Isles
17Udea and Her Seven Brothers
18The White Wolf
19Mohammed with the Magic Finger
20Bobino
21The Dog and the Sparrow
22The Story of the Three Sons of Hali
23The Story of the Fair Circassians
24The Jackal and the Spring
25The Bear
26The Sunchild
27The Daughter Of Buk Ettemsuch
28Laughing Eye and Weeping Eye, or the Limping Fox: (Servian Story)
29The Unlooked-for Prince: (Polish Story)
30The Simpleton
31The Street Musicians
32The Twin Brothers
33Cannetella
34The Ogre
35A Fairy’s Blunder
36Long, Broad, and Quickeye: (A Bohemian Story)
37Prunella
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