The Lilac Fairy Book

Name: The Lilac Fairy Book
Author: Andrew Lang

By Andrew Lang

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About This Book

An anthology of retold folktales and fairy stories gathered from diverse traditions, arranged with a brief prefatory note. The collection presents a varied sequence of tales—magical adventures, moral folktales, animal fables, and heroic romances—featuring enchanted objects, tests of character, supernatural helpers and tricksters, romantic quests, and transformations. Each story offers compact narrative action and clear motifs, often ending with justice or restoration, and many are illustrated. The editor frames the selections with light commentary and preserves the oral-storytelling tone while adapting language for a general readership.

About the Author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, known for his contributions to folklore and mythology. He is perhaps best recognized for his work "A Collection of Ballads," which showcases his interest in traditional narratives. Lang was a prolific writer, producing numerous essays and books on various subjects, including history and literature. His literary style often blended humor with scholarly insight, making his works accessible to a broad audience. In addition to his original writings, he is celebrated for his role in popularizing fairy tales through his collections, which have become integral to the study of folklore.