The Yellow Fairy Book

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About this book

First published in 1894, this extensive fairy tale anthology was edited by Andrew Lang, a pioneering author and critic. By bringing together folk tales from all over the world and having them translated into English, many for the first time, he was able to create rich and varied collections of stories, opening readers' eyes to a whole world of magical possibility overseas.

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4.1/5 · 2367 readers · 287 pages · ≈ 5 h 19 m · Light

How long does it take to read The Yellow Fairy Book?

About ≈ 5 h 19 m — 287 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Yellow Fairy Book~5 h 19 m

How many pages is The Yellow Fairy Book?

287 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Yellow Fairy Book287

What genre is The Yellow Fairy Book?

It sits on the Fairy Tales, Short Stories, Fiction shelves.

Is The Yellow Fairy Book in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who wrote The Yellow Fairy Book?

Andrew Lang (1844–1912).

Where can I read The Yellow Fairy Book online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

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