{"product_id":"the-violet-fairy-book-9781513281650","title":"The Violet Fairy Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally published in 1901, \u003ci\u003eThe Violet Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a compilation of international fables from various locales including Japan, Romania, Portugal, Lithuania, Serbia and Africa.\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Lang delivers a comprehensive collection of some of the most beloved tales each region has to offer. \u003ci\u003eThe Violet Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Violet Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a follow-up to \u003ci\u003eThe Grey Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e (1900) and \u003ci\u003eThe Pink Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e (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 \u003ci\u003eThe Violet Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\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":50495914475794,"sku":"9781513281650","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b83b731b-0a91-4f7d-9d7c-bf2822cca51a.jpg?v=1748601630","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-violet-fairy-book-9781513281650","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}