The Orange Fairy Book by Andrew Lang and H. J. Ford
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About this eBook
| Editor | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
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| Illustrator | Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941 |
| Title | The Orange Fairy Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The story of the hero Makóma -- The magic mirror -- Story of the king who would see Paradise -- How Isuro the Rabbit tricked Gudu -- Ian, the soldier's son -- The fox and the wolf -- How Ian Direach got the blue falcon -- The ugly duckling -- The two caskets -- The goldsmith's fortune -- The enchanted wreath -- The foolish weaver -- The clever cat -- The story of Manus -- Pinkel the thief -- The adventures of a jackal -- The adventures of the jackal's eldest son -- The adventures of the younger son of the jackal -- Three treasures of the giants -- The rover of the plain -- The white doe -- The girl-fish -- The owl and the eagle -- The frog and the Lion Fairy -- The adventures of Covan the Brown-haired -- The Princess Bella-Flor -- The bird of truth -- The mink and the wolf -- Adventures of an Indian brave -- How the Stalos were tricked -- Andras Baive -- The white slipper -- The magic book. |
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| Summary | "The Orange Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales that was compiled and edited during the early 20th century. This anthology brings together charming and adventurous stories from various cultures, showcasing the timeless themes and motifs found in folklore. The tales feature a range of characters, including heroes, animals, and mythical beings, who embark on quests, solve riddles, and confront challenges. The beginning of "The Orange Fairy Book" introduces readers to a variety of enchanting tales. The opening story, "The Story of the Hero Makóma," follows a unique boy named Makóma who is born strong and grows into a great hero, defeating giants and powerful spirits. The narrative details his incredible feats as he gathers strength and allies along his journey, setting the stage for a larger adventure filled with battles and moral lessons. This whimsical and fantastical opening showcases Lang's intent to entertain and inspire readers with stories that blend adventure, heroism, and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36532 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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