The Crimson Fairy Book

5C edited by Andrew Lang, illustrations by H. J. Ford, London: Longmans, Green, and Co.1903. First Edition.

Notes

The Crimson Fairy Book, published in 1903, is one of the later volumes in Andrew Lang's Rainbow Fairy Book series. Like the other books in the series, it is a collection of fairy tales from various cultures, selected by Lang to introduce young readers to a wide range of folklore and magical stories from around the world. The tales in this volume come from diverse traditions, including European, Middle Eastern, and Eastern cultures. The stories feature themes of adventure, magic, bravery, and transformation, with characters such as heroes, wise figures, and magical creatures.

Some of the stories in the Crimson Fairy Book include tales like "The Princess and the Beggar," "The Story of the Hero Makoma," and "The Enchanted Princess." These stories, like those in Lang’s other fairy tale collections, are filled with elements of fantasy and moral lessons. The Crimson Fairy Book reflects Lang’s commitment to bringing fairy tales from different parts of the world to the English-speaking audience, and it continues to be admired for its rich variety of stories and its beautiful illustrations by H. J. Ford, which have become iconic in the realm of children's literature.

Description

Red marbled boards with three quarter red leather. Five raised bands with gilt embossed elements in each compartment except the second and third which showcases gilt lettering. Marbled endpapers. Many illustrations throughout. Eight colored plates. Gilt top edge. Pristine condition.