The Pink Fairy Book
The Pink Fairy Book, first published in 1897, is one of the series of colored fairy books edited by Andrew Lang, and as he explains in his preface, it deliberately reaches beyond the familiar European tales. Alongside stories from the Brothers Grimm and several by Hans Christian Andersen, including The Snow-Queen, The Fir-Tree and The Flying Trunk, it offers Japanese tales such as Uraschimataro and the Turtle and The Slaying of the Tanuki, and Danish stories like The Princess in the Chest and Peter Bull. The tales were retold for children by Lang's collaborators, and the mix of humor, magic and the occasional shiver makes the book suited to reading aloud. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Pink Fairy Book
The Pink Fairy Book by Andrew Lang can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Pink Fairy Book online?
Yes. The Pink Fairy Book opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Pink Fairy Book free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Pink Fairy Book is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Pink Fairy Book in the public domain?
Yes. The Pink Fairy Book by Andrew Lang is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Pink Fairy Book?
About 6 h 35 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Pink Fairy Book?
The Pink Fairy Book by Andrew Lang is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
