Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 408 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew The Pink Fairy Book The Cat's Elopement -- How the Dragon was Tricked -- The Goblin and the Grocer -- The House in the Wood -- Uraschimataro and the Turtle -- The Slaying of the Tanuki -- The Flying Trunk -- The Snow Man. -- The Shirt-Collar -- The Princess in the Chest -- The Three Brothers -- The Snow-queen -- The Fir-Tree -- Hans, the Mermaid's Son -- Peter Bull -- The Bird 'Grip' -- Snowflake -- I know what I have learned -- The Cunning Shoemaker -- The King who would have a Beautiful Wife -- Catherine and her Destiny -- How the Hermit helped to win the King's Daughter -- The Water of Life -- The Wounded Lion -- The Man without a Heart -- The Two Brothers -- Master and Pupil -- The Golden Lion -- The Sprig of Rosemary -- The White Dove -- The Troll's Daughter -- Esben and the Witch -- Princess Minon-Minette -- Maiden Bright-eye -- The Merry Wives -- King Lindorm -- The Jackal, the Dove, and the Panther -- The Little Hare -- The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue -- The Story of Ciccu -- Don Giovanni de la Fortuna. Produced by JC Byers, Carrie Lorenz, Gaston Picard, and David Widger "The Pink Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales compiled and edited during the late 19th century. This anthology presents a rich array of stories sourced from various cultures around the world, including Japanese, Danish, and African tales. Each narrative encapsulates themes of love, adventure, and moral lessons, showcasing a myriad of characters who navigate both whimsical and hazardous challenges, often with elements of magic and enchantment. At the start of "The Pink Fairy Book," the editor introduces the concept of universal storytelling, explaining how fairy tales resonate across different cultures. The first story, "The Cat's Elopement," follows a love-struck cat named Gon, who embarks on an adventure with his beloved Koma, facing trials such as a fierce dog. Meanwhile, the tales continue to explore themes of bravery and kindness, including narratives about trickery, loyalty, and the deep bonds between characters. This opening sets the tone for a delightful exploration of fairy tales that children and adults alike can enjoy, hinting at the diverse stories that await within the pages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fairy tales Folklore PZ Text Children's Literature Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 640722 2025-07-03T04:53:08.402218 text/html 665676 2021-02-26T01:02:30 text/html 275710 2025-07-03T04:53:16.203140 application/epub+zip 284412 2025-07-03T04:53:10.441208 application/epub+zip 284412 2025-07-03T04:53:09.201187 application/epub+zip 520154 2025-07-03T04:53:20.718105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479950 2025-07-03T04:53:15.388203 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 456635 2022-09-03T08:07:23.299456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 550003 2025-07-03T04:53:07.220202 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 549963 2016-12-17T07:59:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 541508 2009-12-01T09:52:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 541501 2009-12-01T09:52:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23703 2025-07-03T04:53:20.860123 application/rdf+xml 13078 2025-07-03T04:53:09.712178 image/jpeg 3620 2025-07-03T04:53:09.455164 image/jpeg 191406 2016-12-17T08:01:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 190496 2009-12-01T09:54:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 201057 2021-02-26T01:02:33 application/octet-stream application/zip 190475 2009-12-01T09:54:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 266107 2025-07-03T04:53:08.447202 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia