The Red Fairy Book (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Classic Tales of Magic & FantasyBy Andrew Lang
Length14h 9m
About this audiobook
The Red Fairy Book (1890), the second of Andrew Lang's celebrated "coloured" fairy books, gathers tales from French, Norse, Russian, Danish, and other traditions, including "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," "Rapunzel," and "The Golden Goose." Written in lucid, vigorous prose adapted for young readers, the volume preserves the enchantment, violence, humour, and moral patterning of oral folklore while situating itself within the late-Victorian revival of comparative mythology and popular antiquarianism. Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scottish poet, critic, classicist, anthropologist, and indefatigable man of letters. His wide learning in Homeric studies, folklore, and myth theory shaped his editorial approach: he sought not merely to entertain children but to demonstrate the persistence of shared narrative motifs across cultures. Working with translators and collaborators, including his wife Leonora Blanche Alleyne Lang, he helped make international folklore accessible to English-speaking households. This book is warmly recommended to readers who value fairy tales as both imaginative literature and cultural documents. Children will find marvels, quests, transformations, and memorable heroines and tricksters; adults will recognize a carefully curated archive of narrative tradition. The Red Fairy Book remains essential for anyone interested in folklore, Victorian children's literature, or the enduring architecture of wonder.
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★★★★ 4.1 (3.6K)
Includes Goodreads
GenreChildren's Literature
Length14 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 10, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
24Drakestail
2Introduction
25The Ratcatcher
3Historical Context
26The True History of Little Golden Hood
4Synopsis (Selection)
27The Golden Branch
5Preface
28The Three Dwarfs
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6The Twelve Dancing Princesses
29Dapplegrim
7The Princess Mayblossom
30The Enchanted Canary
8Soria Moria Castle
31The Twelve Brothers
9The Death of Koshchei the Deathless
32Rapunzel
10The Black Thief and Knight of the Glen.
33The Nettle Spinner
11The Master Thief
34Farmer Weatherbeard
12Brother and Sister
35Mother Holle
13Princess Rosette
36Minnikin
14The Enchanted Pig
37Bushy Bride
15The Norka
38Snowdrop
16The Wonderful Birch
39The Golden Goose
17Jack and the Beanstalk
40The Seven Foals
18The Little Good Mouse
41The Marvellous Musician
19Graciosa and Percinet
42The Story of Sigurd
20The Three Princesses of Whiteland
43Analysis
21The Voice of Death
44Reflection
22The Six Sillies
45Memorable Quotes
23Kari Woodengown
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