The Brown Fairy Book

audiobook

The Brown Fairy Book

by Andrew Lang

EN·~8 hours·36 chapters

Chapters

36 total
1

Transcriber's Note

0:24
2

PREFACE

4:27
3

ILLUSTRATIONS - COLOURED PLATES

2:10
4

The BROWN FAIRY BOOK

0:01
5

WHAT THE ROSE DID TO THE CYPRESS

1:13:08
6

BALL-CARRIER AND THE BAD ONE

15:24
7

HOW BALL-CARRIER FINISHED HIS TASK

13:16
8

THE BUNYIP

6:55
9

FATHER GRUMBLER

16:09
10

THE STORY OF THE YARA

15:38

Description

A treasure trove of folk magic and wonder, this collection gathers more than thirty timeless tales from every corner of the globe. From the whispered legends of Persian gardens to the lively yarns of Australian bushfolk, each story reflects the customs, humor and values of the people who first told them around hearths and under open skies. Listeners will meet clever animals, daring children, and mysterious spirits, all wrapped in the simple moral threads that have delighted children for generations.

The volume is enlivened by vivid illustrations that bring each scene to life, while the gentle narrative voice makes the unfamiliar feel familiar and inviting. Whether it’s a mischievous monkey in Brazil, a steadfast turtle in a distant sea, or a shy elf maiden demanding a promise, the tales sparkle with imagination and a warm, universal charm. This anthology offers an auditory journey through the world’s most beloved fairy traditions, perfect for curious ears and wandering hearts.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (510K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2010-02-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang

1844–1912

Best remembered for gathering fairy tales into the much-loved "Color Fairy Books," this Scottish writer also moved easily between poetry, criticism, history, translation, and folklore. His work helped bring old stories to new readers and still shapes how many people first meet classic tales.

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