The Violet Fairy Book

<p><b>Originally published in 1901 <i>The Violet Fairy Book</i> is a compilation of international fables from various locales including Japan Romania Portugal Lithuania Serbia and Africa.</b> Andrew Lang delivers a comprehensive collection of some of the most beloved tales each region has to offer. <i>The Violet Fairy Book</i> consists of 35 wonderous children's tales. They include magical forests chests of gold and a roaring dragon. This edition has popular stories such as The Goat's Ears of the Emperor Trojan The Nine Pea-hens and the Golden Apples The Princess Who Was Hidden Underground and Virgilius the Sorcerer. Together they deliver a powerful narrative of engaging and entertaining tales. <i>The Violet Fairy Book</i> is a follow-up to <i>The Grey Fairy Book</i> (1900) and <i>The Pink Fairy Book</i> (1897). It's an unforgettable collection that features some of the most celebrated children's stories of all time. With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of <i>The Violet Fairy Book</i> is both modern and readable.</p>