The Yellow Fairy Book

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The Yellow Fairy Book

by Andrew Lang

EN·~10 hours·38 chapters

Chapters

38 total
1

By Various

0:00
2

Edited By Andrew Lang

0:55
3

PREFACE

4:54
4

THE YELLOW FAIRY BOOK

0:01
5

THE CAT AND THE MOUSE IN PARTNERSHIP

5:01
6

THE SIX SWANS

9:49
7

THE DRAGON OF THE NORTH(2) - (2) ‘Der Norlands Drache,’ from Esthnische Mahrchen. Kreutzwald.

27:16
8

STORY OF THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES(4) - (4) Andersen.

9:02
9

THE GOLDEN CRAB(5) - (5) ‘Prinz Krebs,’ from Griechische Mahrchen. Schmidt.

11:19
10

THE IRON STOVE(7) - (7) Grimm.

11:01

Description

Delight in a bright, mischievous journey through the Yellow Fairy Book, a lively anthology that gathers tales from far‑flung lands and whispered village corners alike. From clever Russian foxes to daring Icelandic heroes, from enchanting French princesses to brave Red Indian tricksters, each story invites young listeners to step beyond the alphabet and into a garden where music, magic, and marvels bloom. The collection is threaded with gentle humor and warm illustration, reminding children that every culture holds its own sparkle of wonder.

The editor’s playful introduction sets a whimsical tone, encouraging curiosity about the age‑old question of whether fairies truly flutter among us. While the tales are presented for pure enjoyment, they also hint at the rich traditions behind each narrative, inviting listeners to imagine a world where every whispered legend could be a doorway to adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (581K characters)

Release date

1996-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang

1844–1912

Best known for the beloved Fairy Books, this Scottish writer brought folklore, myth, and adventure to generations of readers. He also moved easily between poetry, criticism, history, and anthropology, making him one of the most versatile literary figures of his time.

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