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>