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The Violet Fairy Book
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The Violet Fairy Book is a collection of folk and fairy tales gathered from various cultures, edited by Andrew Lang as part of his well-known series of colour-titled fairy books. It suits readers interested in mythology, folklore, and traditional storytelling.
Note: the 1996 date reflects a reprint; the collection was originally published in 1901.
Andrew Lang
Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.
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