The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang A Project Gutenberg Linked Index to All Stories in the 12 Volumes

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The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang A Project Gutenberg Linked Index to All Stories in the 12 Volumes

by Andrew Lang

EN·~40 minutes·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

AN ON-LINE INDEX

0:27
2

THE BLUE FAIRY BOOK

1:06
3

THE RED FAIRY BOOK

0:52
4

THE YELLOW FAIRY BOOK

0:58
5

THE VIOLET FAIRY BOOK

1:08
6

THE CRIMSON FAIRY BOOK

1:01
7

THE ORANGE FAIRY BOOK

1:00
8

THE BROWN FAIRY BOOK

0:45
9

THE LILAC FAIRY BOOK

0:55
10

THE PINK FAIRY BOOK

1:04

Description

A vibrant anthology gathers hundreds of classic fairy tales from around the world, arranged in twelve colour‑coded volumes that invite listeners to wander from one enchanted story to the next. Familiar favorites such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Aladdin sit alongside lesser‑known gems like the Bulgarian “The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy” and the Lithuanian “The Three Princes and Their Beasts.” Each tale opens with a familiar promise of wonder—talking animals, magical objects, and daring quests that spark the imagination from the very first line.

Designed for easy listening, the collection offers a seamless journey through myths, morals, and marvels that have endured for generations. The clear, spirited narration captures the rhythm of oral tradition, making the stories feel fresh whether you’re a child hearing them for the first time or an adult returning to beloved childhood memories. With its rich variety, the anthology becomes a perfect companion for cozy evenings, road trips, or quiet moments of day‑to‑day escape.

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The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang A Project Gutenberg Linked Index to All Stories in the 12 Volumes A Project Gutenberg Linked Index to All Stories in the 12 Volumes

Language

en

Duration

~40 minutes (38K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger for Gracie, Callie and Christopher

Release date

2009-12-02

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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