The Orange Fairy Book

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The Orange Fairy Book

EN·~9 hours·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total
1

PREFACE

6:16
2

ILLUSTRATIONS

2:38
3

THE STORY OF THE HERO MAKÓMA

13:55
4

THE MAGIC MIRROR

11:29
5

STORY OF THE KING WHO WOULD SEE PARADISE

6:06
6

HOW ISURO THE RABBIT TRICKED GUDU

11:10
7

IAN, THE SOLDIER’S SON

25:14
8

THE FOX AND THE WOLF

10:53
9

HOW IAN DIREACH GOT THE BLUE FALCON

19:30
10

THE UGLY DUCKLING

19:59

Description

A kaleidoscopic anthology gathers tales whispered by grandmothers across continents—from the wind‑swept hills of Iceland to the bustling markets of India, from African savannas to Celtic forests. The editor has winnowed each story, preserving the rhythm of oral tradition while reshaping language for young ears. The result is a seamless tapestry that shows how the same wonder travels wherever people tell and retell.

Within these pages, clever rabbits outwit giants, daring children confront shadowy forests, and humble weavers discover hidden strengths. The narratives celebrate courage, kindness, and the sly ingenuity that lets the smallest hero triumph over larger foes. While moments of ancient harshness have been softened, the moral heart of each legend remains bright and accessible.

Listeners will hear a chorus of cultures speaking a common language of imagination, inviting them to explore universal hopes and fears through the timeless magic of fairy tales.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (520K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2011-06-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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