{"product_id":"the-orange-fairy-book-9781513132600","title":"The Orange Fairy Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eComprised of thirty-three short works of fiction, \u003ci\u003eThe Orange Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e explores the folklore and traditions of many origins, including European, Scottish, Scandanavian, and African descent. Depicting tales of magic, anthropomorphic animals, and men made of mountains, \u003ci\u003eThe Orange Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e offers diverse representation. In \u003ci\u003eTwo Caskets\u003c\/i\u003e a young maiden must endure abuse and ridicule from her stepmother and sister after the death of her father. When an Indian king meets a holy man in \u003ci\u003eStory of the King Who Would See Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e, the king becomes very transfixed with the idea of seeing Paradise, and makes a deal with the holy man, offering protection and favor in exchange for being granted a peak into Paradise. Portraying a series of unfortunate curses, \u003ci\u003eGirl Fish\u003c\/i\u003e is an obscure tale following a young girl as she encounters many magical changes that transform her into different animals. Featuring fairytales both familiar and rare, by Andrew and Leonora Lang is written with flowery and masterful prose. Full of culture, this immense collection allows readers to vacation in nations all over the globe, sharing their legends, history, and traditions. This delightful collection is suitable for all ages, and depicts a refreshing and authentic portrayal of the world's folklore. This edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Orange Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e by Andrew and Leonora Lang now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of \u003ci\u003e The Orange Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original imagination and mastery of Andrew and Leonora Lang's work. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLang, Andrew:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Lang\u003c\/b\u003e (1844-1912) was a Scottish editor, poet, author, literary critic, and historian. He is best known for his work regarding folklore, mythology, and religion, for which he had an extreme interest in. Lang was a skilled and respected historian, writing in great detail and exploring obscure topics. Lang often combined his studies of history and anthropology with literature, creating works rich with diverse culture. He married Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875. With her help, Lang published a prolific amount of work, including his popular series, \u003ci\u003eRainbow Fairy Books\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50496986480914,"sku":"9781513132600","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_29a0db72-c67c-4367-848c-275d4cd366ad.jpg?v=1748601410","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-orange-fairy-book-9781513132600","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}