Publisher's Synopsis
The Crimson Fairy Book is a collection of fairy tales compiled and edited by Scottish author Andrew Lang. First published in 1903, it is part of a series of twelve fairy tale books that Lang compiled throughout his career. This book contains thirty-six stories from various cultures and countries, including Russia, Germany, Norway, and India.The tales in The Crimson Fairy Book range from well-known classics such as ""The Three Little Pigs"" and ""The Golden Goose"" to lesser-known stories such as ""The Nettle Spinner"" and ""The Enchanted Head."" Many of the tales feature traditional fairy tale elements such as magic, talking animals, and quests, while others explore more complex themes such as love, betrayal, and redemption.Lang's collection is notable for its use of literary adaptations and translations, as well as its inclusion of stories from non-European cultures. The book also features illustrations by H. J. Ford, who worked with Lang on several of his fairy tale collections.Overall, The Crimson Fairy Book is a timeless collection of fairy tales that will enchant readers of all ages. Its diverse range of stories and cultural perspectives make it a valuable addition to any fairy tale lover's library.His work did not seem hard, for he had only two horses and a cow to see after, and though he had been hired for a year, the year consisted of but three days, so that it was not long before he received his wages. In payment the old man gave him a nut, and offered to keep him for another year; but Peter was home-sick; and, besides, he would rather have been paid ever so small a piece of money than a nut; for, thought he, nuts grow on every tree, and I can gather as many as I like.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
