Download The Violet Fairy Book by Andrew Lang. A colorful anthology of rare and magical fairy tales from around the world. Available in PDF, EPUB, and MOBI formats.
The Violet Fairy Book Summary
The Violet Fairy Book is part of Andrew Lang’s celebrated series of fairy tale anthologies, collecting 35 stories from diverse corners of the globe—including Romania, Japan, Lithuania, Portugal, and Russia. With contributions from Lang’s wife and a range of folklorists, this volume offers new enchantments and moral lessons from lesser-known cultural traditions.
The Violet Fairy Book Excerpt
Short Summary: In this volume of global folklore, readers meet clever princesses, enchanted animals, greedy kings, and hidden treasures—each tale alive with magic, wisdom, and the thrill of transformation.
"In a distant kingdom, where purple trees grew and birds sang backwards, there lived a boy who wished only to speak to foxes..."
From the Lithuanian tale of The Maiden of the Rose Tree to the Japanese story The Fox and the Lapp, Lang curates a rich tapestry of myths and morals, emphasizing courage, cleverness, and compassion. The collection is unified not by geography but by spirit: a universal yearning for wonder, justice, and happily-ever-after.
Lang’s editorial hand ensures accessibility while preserving the unique rhythm and character of each origin culture. And as with all the Color Fairy Books, the result is as delightful for adult readers as it is instructive for children.
Whether you’re a collector of fairy lore or a dreamer of distant lands, The Violet Fairy Book offers timeless tales to charm, challenge, and inspire.
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