Big Book of Fairytales (Illustrated Edition)
Enriched edition. All 12 Fairy Books (400+ Stories)By Andrew Lang
Length133h 56m
About this audiobook
In Andrew Lang's 'Big Book of Fairytales (Illustrated Edition)', readers are transported into a world filled with fantastical creatures, magical adventures, and moral lessons. Featuring classic tales like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White, this meticulously compiled collection showcases Lang's skill in curating stories from various cultures and time periods. The lyrical prose and enchanting illustrations in this edition enhance the reader's experience, making it a timeless addition to any library. Lang's adaptation of these timeless stories reflects his deep understanding of folklore and the enduring appeal of fairytales across generations. His scholarly approach to storytelling ensures that these beloved tales remain relevant and captivating for modern audiences. Lang's passion for folklore and dedication to preserving these tales for future generations shine through in this comprehensive collection. 'Big Book of Fairytales (Illustrated Edition)' is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of classic fairytales and the magic they bring to our lives.
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★★★★ 4.3 (1.4K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreChildren's Literature
Length133 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Big Book of Fairytales
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5THE BLUE FAIRY BOOK
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6THE BRONZE RING
7PRINCE HYACINTH AND THE DEAR LITTLE PRINCESS
8EAST OF THE SUN AND WEST OF THE MOON
9THE YELLOW DWARF
10LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
11THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD
12CINDERELLA, OR THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER
13ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP
14THE TALE OF A YOUTH WHO SET OUT TO LEARN WHAT FEAR WAS
15RUMPELSTILTZKIN
16BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
17THE MASTER-MAID
18WHY THE SEA IS SALT
19THE MASTER CAT; OR, PUSS IN BOOTS
20FELICIA AND THE POT OF PINKS
21THE WHITE CAT
22THE WATER-LILY. THE GOLD-SPINNERS
23THE TERRIBLE HEAD
24THE STORY OF PRETTY GOLDILOCKS
25THE HISTORY OF WHITTINGTON
26THE WONDERFUL SHEEP
27LITTLE THUMB
28THE FORTY THIEVES
29HANSEL AND GRETTEL
30SNOW-WHITE AND ROSE-RED
31THE GOOSE-GIRL
32TOADS AND DIAMONDS
33PRINCE DARLING
34BLUE BEARD
35TRUSTY JOHN
36THE BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR
37A VOYAGE TO LILLIPUT
38THE PRINCESS ON THE GLASS HILL
39THE STORY OF PRINCE AHMED AND THE FAIRY PARIBANOU
40THE HISTORY OF JACK THE GIANT-KILLER
41THE BLACK BULL OF NORROWAY
42THE RED ETIN
43THE RED FAIRY BOOK
44PREFACE
45THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES
46THE PRINCESS MAYBLOSSOM
47SORIA MORIA CASTLE
48THE DEATH OF KOSHCHEI THE DEATHLESS
49THE BLACK THIEF AND KNIGHT OF THE GLEN.
50THE MASTER THIEF
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