The Orange Fairy Book (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. 33 Traditional Stories & Fairy TalesBy Andrew Lang
Length11h 10m
About this audiobook
The Orange Fairy Book (1906) gathers tales from a strikingly wide range of traditions, including sources from India, Scandinavia, Africa, and Eastern Europe, presenting them in the polished, lucid prose characteristic of Andrew Lang's celebrated "coloured" fairy books. Its narratives—of enchanted animals, perilous quests, cunning heroines, and supernatural justice—belong to the late Victorian and Edwardian project of comparative folklore, where oral wonder-tales were reshaped for the nursery while retaining echoes of older mythic patterns and communal storytelling. Andrew Lang was a Scottish classicist, poet, critic, anthropologist, and folklorist whose intellectual range uniquely equipped him for such a collection. Though many translations and retellings were prepared by collaborators, especially his wife, Leonora Blanche Alleyne Lang, his editorial vision unified the series. His interests in myth, ritual, and cultural transmission helped make fairy tales objects of both literary pleasure and scholarly curiosity. This volume is warmly recommended to readers who value fairy tales beyond mere childhood amusement. It offers imaginative delight, historical breadth, and insight into how early modern folklore studies shaped the canon of international wonder literature.
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★★★★ 4.2 (2.1K)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length11 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 10, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Pink Fairy Book (Annotated)
22The Adventures of the Jackal’s Eldest Son
2Introduction
23The Adventures of the Younger Son of the Jackal
3Historical Context
24The Three Treasures of the Giants
4Synopsis (Selection)
25The Rover of the Plain
5Preface
26The White Doe
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6The Story of the Hero Makóma
27The Girl-Fish
7The Magic Mirror
28The Owl and the Eagle
8Story of the King Who Would See Paradise
29The Frog and the Lion Fairy
9How Isuro the Rabbit Tricked Gudu
30The Adventures of Covan the Brown-Haired
10Ian, the Soldier’s Son
31The Princess Bella-Flor
11The Fox and the Wolf
32The Bird of Truth
12How Ian Direach Got the Blue Falcon
33The Mink and the Wolf
13The Ugly Duckling
34Adventures of an Indian Brave
14The Two Caskets
35How the Stalos Were Tricked
15The Goldsmith’s Fortune
36Andras Baive
16The Enchanted Wreath
37The White Slipper
17The Foolish Weaver
38The Magic Book
18The Clever Cat
39Analysis
19The Story of Manus
40Reflection
20Pinkel the Thief
41Memorable Quotes
21The Adventures of a Jackal
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