{"product_id":"the-yellow-fairy-book-complete-and-unabridged-hardcover","title":"The Yellow Fairy Book: Complete and Unabridged - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Lang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHenry J. Ford\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Andrew Lang and his associates managed to break the stranglehold of the pious sentimentality handed out to children by collecting--from all over the world--fairy tales of all people, and bringing out the volumes we all know and love.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The fourth installment of Andrew Lang's widely read classics, \u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Fairy Book\u003c\/i\u003e has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Originally published in 1894, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Some of the famous stories included are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThumbelina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Steadfast Tin-Soldier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat and Mouse in Partnership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory of the Emperor's New Clothes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Dragon and His Grandmother\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Seven-Headed Serpant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wizard King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd many more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This beautiful edition comes complete with the original illustrations by Golden Age Illustrator Henry J. Ford, and is the perfect gift to pass on these timeless classics to the next generation of readers and dreamers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The imaginations of children throughout time have been formed and nurtured by stories passed down from generation to generation. Of the countless genres of stories, fairy tales often conjure the most vivid fantastical worlds and ideas, which cultivate creativity and bring elements of magic back into the real world. The Fairy Books, compiled by famous Scottish novelist and poet Andrew Lang, are widely consider among some of the best collections ever compiled.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Lang\u003c\/b\u003e was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, as well as a well-known collector of fairy tales. He was born in Selkirk, Scotland. Throughout his lifetime, he wrote, edited, collected, or contributed to more than 150 works, most notable of which are his Fairy Books. He died on July 20th, 1912, at age 68. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry J. Ford\u003c\/b\u003e was an esteemed, prolific artist and illustrator from England, who developed his talent during the period known as the Golden Age of illustration. He was catapulted into the public eye upon providing illustrations for Andrew Lang's Fairy Books. His fame and success peaked when his art was featured in works by C. R. L Fletcher and Rudyard Kipling. He continued to illustrate classic works until he died in 1941.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.5 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 25, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770467647776,"sku":"9781631585654","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/066f9a6f16b7be5360d7806f45e6ae32.webp?v=1780372347","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-yellow-fairy-book-complete-and-unabridged-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}