Today’s classic tale is from the Green Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1892.There was once upon a time a shepherd who had two children, a son and a daughter. When he…
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The Three Musicians
Today’s classic tale is from the Green Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1892.Once upon a time three musicians left their home and set out on their travels. They had all learnt…
The Story of the Fisherman and His Wife
Today’s classic tale is from the Green Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1892.There was once a fisherman and his wife who lived together in a little hut close to the sea,…
The War of the Wolf and the Fox
Today’s classic tale is from the Green Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1892.There was once upon a time a man and his wife who had an old cat and an old…
The Golden Mermaid
Today’s classic tale is from the Green Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1892.A powerful king had, among many other treasures, a wonderful tree in his garden, which bore every year beautiful…
The Story of a Clever Tailor
Today’s classic tale is from the Green Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1892.Once upon a time there lived an exceedingly proud Princess. If any suitor for her hand ventured to present…
The White Snake
Today’s classic tale is from the Green Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1892.Not very long ago there lived a King, the fame of whose wisdom was spread far and wide. Nothing…
The Red Etin
Today’s classic tale is from the Blue Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1889.There were ance twa widows that lived on a small bit o’ ground, which they rented from a farmer.…
The Golden Lads
Today’s classic tale is from the Green Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1892.A poor man and his wife lived in a little cottage, where they supported themselves by catching fish in…
The Black Bull of Norroway
Today’s classic tale is from the Blue Fairy Book, a collection of tales assembled and translated by Andrew Lang, published in 1889.And many a hunting song they sung,And song of game and glee;Then tuned to plaintive strains their tongue,“Of Scotland’s…
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