The Fairy Book: The Best Popular Fairy Stories Selected And Rendered Anew
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A beloved classic of Victorian children's literature, The Fairy Book: The Best Popular Fairy Stories Selected and Rendered Anew presents a carefully curated treasury of timeless fairy tales, retold with warmth, elegance, and a gentle moral sensibility by one of the nineteenth century's most celebrated storytellers. Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, best known for her acclaimed novel John Halifax, Gentleman, brings her refined literary voice to beloved tales drawn from European folklore, rendering them anew with clarity and grace for young readers. The collection illustrates the enduring power of the fairy tale tradition, weaving together stories of enchantment, courage, and virtue that speak to children and adults alike. Written in a tone that is tender yet purposeful, the prose balances imaginative wonder with the earnest moral conviction characteristic of the Victorian era. This anthology stands as a testament to Craik's belief in the civilizing and uplifting power of storytelling, making it a cherished volume for lovers of classic children's literature and folklore alike.
Author: Dinah Maria Mulock Craik (Author Of 'John Halifax, Gentleman')
Format: Hardback
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A beloved classic of Victorian children's literature, The Fairy Book: The Best Popular Fairy Stories Selected and Rendered Anew presents a carefully curated treasury of timeless fairy tales, retold with warmth, elegance, and a gentle moral sensibility by one of the nineteenth century's most celebrated storytellers. Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, best known for her acclaimed novel John Halifax, Gentleman, brings her refined literary voice to beloved tales drawn from European folklore, rendering them anew with clarity and grace for young readers. The collection illustrates the enduring power of the fairy tale tradition, weaving together stories of enchantment, courage, and virtue that speak to children and adults alike. Written in a tone that is tender yet purposeful, the prose balances imaginative wonder with the earnest moral conviction characteristic of the Victorian era. This anthology stands as a testament to Craik's belief in the civilizing and uplifting power of storytelling, making it a cherished volume for lovers of classic children's literature and folklore alike.