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The Pink Fairytales
Enriched edition. 41 Enchanted Tales & StoriesBy Andrew Lang
Length11h 1m
About this audiobook
Andrew Lang's 'The Pink Fairytales' is a collection of classic fairy tales with a twist - each story features a strong female protagonist. Lang's writing style is elegant and engaging, appealing to readers of all ages. The book includes well-known tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, but with empowering updates that challenge traditional gender roles. This collection is not only entertaining but also thought-provoking, as Lang reimagines beloved stories in a more modern and inclusive light. 'The Pink Fairytales' is a valuable addition to the literary canon, showcasing Lang's ability to breathe new life into timeless tales. Andrew Lang, a renowned Scottish author and folklorist, was known for his vast contributions to children's literature. His deep understanding of folklore and storytelling shines through in this collection, making it a must-read for fairy tale enthusiasts and advocates of gender equality alike. Fans of fairy tales and those looking for a fresh take on classic stories will thoroughly enjoy 'The Pink Fairytales' and the empowering messages it conveys.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (5.5K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Romance
Length11 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Big Book of Christmas Novels, Stories, Myths & Carols
26CATHERINE AND HER DESTINY
2Introduction
27HOW THE HERMIT HELPED TO WIN THE KING’S DAUGHTER
3Historical Context
28THE WATER OF LIFE
4Synopsis (Selection)
29THE WOUNDED LION
5PREFACE
30THE MAN WITHOUT A HEART
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6THE CAT’S ELOPEMENT
31THE TWO BROTHERS
7HOW THE DRAGON WAS TRICKED
32MASTER AND PUPIL
8THE GOBLIN AND THE GROCER
33THE GOLDEN LION
9THE HOUSE IN THE WOOD
34THE SPRIG OF ROSEMARY
10URASCHIMATARO AND THE TURTLE
35THE WHITE DOVE
11THE SLAYING OF THE TANUKI
36THE TROLL’S DAUGHTER
12THE FLYING TRUNK
37ESBEN AND THE WITCH
13THE SNOW-MAN
38PRINCESS MINON-MINETTE
14THE SHIRT-COLLAR
39MAIDEN BRIGHT-EYE
15THE PRINCESS IN THE CHEST
40THE MERRY WIVES
16THE THREE BROTHERS
41KING LINDORM
17THE SNOW-QUEEN
42THE JACKAL, THE DOVE, AND THE PANTHER
18THE FIR-TREE
43THE LITTLE HARE
19HANS, THE MERMAID’S SON
44THE SPARROW WITH THE SLIT TONGUE
20PETER BULL
45THE STORY OF CICCU
21THE BIRD ‘GRIP’
46DON GIOVANNI DE LA FORTUNA
22SNOWFLAKE
47Analysis
23I KNOW WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
48Reflection
24THE CUNNING SHOEMAKER
49Memorable Quotes
25THE KING WHO WOULD HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WIFE
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