The Pink Fairy Book

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The Pink Fairy Book

by Andrew Lang

EN·~8 hours·45 chapters

Chapters

45 total

THE PINK FAIRY BOOK

0:01

By Various

0:00

Edited by Andrew Lang

0:01

Preface

2:35

The Cat’s Elopement

6:07

How the Dragon Was Tricked

7:21

The Goblin and the Grocer - Translated from the German of Hans Andersen.

7:21

The House in the Wood - From the German of Grimm.

8:43

Uraschimataro and the Turtle

9:13

The Slaying of the Tanuki - From the Japanische Murchen und Sagen.

9:19
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Description

A vivid anthology that gathers enchanted tales from every corner of the globe, this collection invites listeners to wander through forests of myth, bustling market squares, and moonlit gardens. Each story celebrates timeless virtues—courage, kindness, and love—while introducing quirky creatures and clever heroes from Japan, Scandinavia, Africa, and beyond. The tales are woven together with charming illustrations that bring the magical worlds to life, making the familiar feel fresh and the exotic feel welcoming.

The opening story follows Gon, a sleek, silver‑furred cat with eyes that pierce the night, and Koma, a delicate little feline adored by her mistress. Their chance meeting beneath a cherry tree sparks a swift, passionate romance, prompting the pair to flee together under a moonlit sky in search of a shared future. As they journey through sun‑drenched fields and cool, shady groves, their adventure takes an unexpected turn when a massive, dog‑like ogre bursts onto the scene, testing Gon’s bravery and the couple’s resolve.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (507K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by JC Byers, Carrie Lorenz, Gaston Picard, and David Widger

Release date

May 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang

1844–1912

A wide-ranging Scottish man of letters, Andrew Lang moved effortlessly between poetry, criticism, anthropology, mythology, and folklore. He is best remembered for the twelve color fairy books that introduced generations of readers to stories gathered from around the world.

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