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37 familiar ("Rapunzel," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Golden Goose,") and not-so-familiar stories ("The Voice of Death," "The Enchanted Pig," and "The Master Thief." 97 illustrations.



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ONCE upon a time there lived a man whose one wish and prayer was to get rich. Day and night he thought of nothing else, and at last his prayers were granted, and he became very wealthy. Now being so rich, and having so much to lose, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to die and leave all his possessions behind; so he made up his mind to set out in search of a land where there was no death.


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Fairy tales from the folklore of France, Germany, Russia and Scandinavia.

FROM OUR EDITORS

Originally published in 1890, this anthology of fairy-tale literature remains a childhood classic and a fine example of the late Victorian romantic sensibility of Andrew Lang's time. Widely acknowledged as one of the most delightful and beautifully illustrated collections ever assembled, The Red Fairy Book contains beloved, familiar stories as well as ancient, exotic tales from all over the world. Thirty-seven stories include the favorites Jack and the Beanstalk and , as well as such lesser-known enchanting tales as The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Snowdrop. Black-and-white illustrations by period artists. Ages two and up.

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Fairy tales from the folklore of France, Germany, Russia and Scandinavia.

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