Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a brilliant Scottish scholar, man of
letters, and serious student of folklore. His series of "fairy books" is
generally regarded as among the richest collections in the English
language. Gathered from around the world -- from Norse and Icelandic
sources, from the Far East, Mideast, Europe, Africa, Australia, and many
other areas -- these books not only introduced generations of youngsters
to the enchanting world of fairyland but gave adults an opportunity to
return to the wonderful realm of make-believe.
This delightful selection of six popular tales from Lang's Blue Fairy
Book includes charming versions of "Cinderella," "The Bronze Ring,"
"Felicia and the Pot of Pinks," "The White Cat," "The Story of Pretty
Goldilocks," and "Snow-white and Rose-red." New illustrations by Marty
Noble capture all the romance and magic of these time-honored tales.
Reset in large, easy-to-read type, these perennial favorites will
delight today's young audiences just as they enthralled readers when
first published over a century ago.