Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for. The yellow fairy book compiles fairy tales from around the world, including well known stories such as the emperors new clothes and thumbelina. The yellow fairy book folio society oxfam gb oxfams. Complete and unabridged 4 andrew lang fairy book series hardcover unabridged, february 25, 2020. Be the first to ask a question about the yellow fairy book. The blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange, olive, and lilac fairy books. Librivox recording of the yellow fairy book by andrew lang. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books are a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. Its hard to find a modern issue of the blue fairy book that is uneditedunabridged and includes all the original tales. The yellow fairy book by lang andrew, paperback barnes.
Sep, 20 the yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. When evening came on he stood still and looked round him, and he saw that he had quite lost himself. Red fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Yellow fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. The yellow fairy book dover childrens classics paperback june 1, 1966. The yellow fairy book andrew lang audiobook and ebook. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the. Whether hot off the press or about to hit the shelves, this is where you will find the latest titles. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. Blocked design on the front board by charles van sandwyke. The collection was assembled by scottish folklorist andrew lang although authorship of the stories is unknown. Andrew lang books list of books by author andrew lang. Andrew lang the yellow fairy book illustrated plates folio society slipcase. From established authors to the next big thing, this parade of new publishing keeps you uptotheminute on the freshest new reading.
First edition of the fourth instalment in the fairy book series, beautifully illustrated by h. Antique 1901 the yellow fairy book art nouveau andrew lang. Here at fadedpage and our companion site distributed proofreaders canada, we pride ourselves on producing the best ebooks you can find. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb. The hesperus press edition includes all that and is illustrated. The book is overall in good condition with some mild signs of wear and age. Traditional folk tales and fairy stories from around the world. Andrew lang yellow fairy book 18941894 first edition. Sep 06, 20 andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books are a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, and. Contents, the cat and the mouse in partnership the six swans the dragon of the north story of the emperors new clothes. The drawings are black and white, nothing exciting, but well done and enjoyable.
This is a list of 762 books by enid blyton 18971968, an english childrens writer who also wrote under the pseudonym of mary pollock. See the complete coloured fairy books series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange. A king was once hunting in a great wood, and he hunted the game so eagerly that none of his courtiers could follow him. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. The yellow fairy book, the 4th in the 12 book series edited by andrew lang, takes us once more around the world, visiting various countries and exploring legends and tales. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, paperback barnes.
The yellow fairy book, volume 4 andrew lang fairy book by. Saffron the yellow fairy by daisy meadows, georgie ripper from waterstones today. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andrew lang books online. It is profusely illustrated with several lovely art nouveau styled black and white illustrations. You may do whatever you like with this book, but mostly we hope you will read it. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources who had collected them originally, made them an immensely influential. The blue fairy book is the first of twelve fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Up for sale is this antique 1901 copy of, the yellow fairy book. Originally published in 1894, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Fairy books by andrew lang, complete set abebooks passion for books. The cat and the mouse in partnership the six swans the dragon of the north story of the emperors new clothes the golden.
Frontispiece, title vignette, 3 plates, and numerous intext illustrations by h. Andrew langs fairy books, volume 1 illustrated and unabridged. The fourth installment of andrew langs widely read classics, the yellow fairy book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. The yellow fairy book by lang, andrew ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. See all books authored by andrew lang, including the blue fairy book, and the red fairy book, and more on. In the yellow fairy book, the fourth in the series, lang includes tales from all over the world, with many fairy ales from hans christian andersen. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral. Apr 16, 2020 the fourth installment of andrew langs widely read classics, the yellow fairy book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Each volume features art from a different illustrator. The yellow fairy book contains 48 tales, if i counted correctly. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
Frontispiece, title vignette, 21 plates, and numerous intext illustrations by h. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The items we may sell online for these products are books, paperback, hardback, audio cds or cassettes, large print, mp3 and whatever format is available for us to sell online. First edition, first impression, of the second instalment in the fairy book series, following the blue fairy book 1889, the series eventually numbering 12 in all. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books are a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society from 2008 to 20. More fairy tales from the 19th century fairy tale master. But, in the yellow fairy book, and the rest, are many tales by persons who are neither savages nor rustics, such as madame daulnoy and herr hans christian andersen. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the yellow fairy book. These people are thought to know most about fairyland and its inhabitants.
The 48 tales in this book come from russia, germany, france, iceland, native americans, and other locations. The folk lore society, or its president, say that their tales are not so true as the rest, and should not be published with the rest. This collection contains two very well known tales in thumbelina and the emperors new clothes, a personal favorite of mine. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. It features many tales from hans christian andersen. She was one of the most successful childrens storytellers of the 20th century. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources who had collected them originally, made them an immensely influential collection, especially as he used foreignlanguage sources, giving many of these tales their. Andrew langs 12 coloured fairy books are some of his best known works. Lang published several collections of traditional tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. The yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology.
The yellow fairy book hardcover august 18 2008 for sale. The yellow fairy book is a collection of tales from all over the world. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many. There is also my wifes and most girls favorite how to tell a true princess.
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