Beyond the familiar paths of childhood story lies a stranger world of enchanted forests, wicked sorcerers, hidden kingdoms, talking beasts, dangerous bargains, and impossible quests.In The Green Fairy Book, Andrew Lang gathers traditional tales from across Europe and beyond, preserving the wonder, cruelty, humour, and mystery of old folklore. Princes and wanderers confront giants, witches, dragons, and supernatural powers; clever heroes survive by wit as often as courage; and magic may offer salvation just as easily as ruin.These are stories shaped by older traditions, where beauty can conceal danger, promises carry terrible consequences, and the marvellous is never far removed from the frightening.Rich in enchantment, peril, and the darker atmosphere of traditional fairy lore, The Green Fairy Book invites readers into a world where the supernatural remains powerful, unpredictable, and unforgettable.
