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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 6 MIN

The Green Fairy Book Introduction

from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang

In which the reader is courteously introduced to the Green Fairy Book, the final volume in a charming trilogy that gathers timeless tales from various lands and ages, treasured for their age-old magic and gentle lessons. The preface reflects on the enduring appeal of fairy tales through generations, their capacity to enchant and instruct, and offers a glimpse of the splendid stories contained within.

In which the reader is courteously introduced to the Green Fairy Book, the final volume in a charming trilogy that gathers timeless tales from various lands and ages, treasured for their age-old magic and gentle lessons. The preface reflects on the enduring appeal of fairy tales through generations, their capacity to enchant and instruct, and offers a glimpse of the splendid stories contained within.

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