The Grey Fairy Book by Andrew Lang and H. J. Ford

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Editor Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
Illustrator Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941
Title The Grey Fairy Book
Note A collection of thirty-five fairy tales from the folklore of Lithuania, Africa, Germany, Greece, and France.
Note Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Donkey skin -- The goblin pony -- An impossible enchantment -- The story of Dschemil and Dschemila -- Janni and the draken -- The partnership of the thief and the liar -- Fortunatus and his purse -- The goat-faced girl -- What came of picking flowers -- The story of Bensurdatu -- The magician's horse -- The little gray man -- Herr Lazarus and the draken -- The story of the Queen of the Flowery Isles -- Udea and her seven brothers -- The white wolf -- Mohammed with the magic finger -- Bobino -- The dog and the sparrow -- The story of the three sons of Hali -- The story of the fair Circassians -- The jackal and the spring -- The bear -- The sunchild -- The daughter of Buk Ettemsuch -- Laughing eye and weeping eye, or the limping fox -- The unlooked-for prince -- The simpleton -- The street musicians -- The twin brothers -- Cannetella -- The ogre -- A fairy's blunder -- Long, Broad, and Quickeye -- Prunella.
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Summary "The Grey Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales written in the early 20th century, specifically around the turn of the century. This anthology features a variety of stories sourced from different cultures including Lithuania, Africa, Germany, France, and Greece, showcasing the rich tapestry of folk narratives. The tales encompass themes of enchantment, adventure, and morality, often featuring protagonists such as princesses, clever siblings, and mystical creatures. At the start of the collection, the tale "Donkey Skin" unfolds the story of a king who is beset by grief after his wife's death. He struggles with the promise he made to her to find a bride more beautiful than her, ultimately leading him to his adopted daughter. Refusing to marry him, she seeks help from a fairy godmother and sets a series of impossible tasks for the king, demonstrating her cleverness. The story establishes a tone of magic and intrigue, typical of fairy tales, and sets the stage for the fantastical elements that pervade the collection. As the princess wraps herself in the donkey's skin to escape her unwanted fate, readers are introduced to a narrative filled with ambitious plots and transformation that reveal the themes of identity and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Folklore
Category Text
EBook-No. 33547
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 12, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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