The Brown Fairy Book: 32 Enchanted Tales of Fantastic & Magical Adventures, Sttories from American Indians, Australian Bushmen and African K

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The Brown Fairy Book presents enchanting stories from around the globe, such as ‘The Bunyip’ from Australia and the Native American tale of ‘Ball-Carrier and the Bad One’. African magic shines in ‘The Sacred Milk of Koumongoé’, while India offers the compelling ‘Story of the King who would be Stronger than Fate’. These tales follow traditional fairyland conventions, like the Persian prince who must solve a riddle to win his bride in ‘What the Rose did to the Cypress’, and the clever fox in the Scandinavian ‘The Fox and the Lapp’, who outsmarts a merchant. The Folio Society editions are notable for their stunning illustrations reminiscent of Arthur Rackham's golden age of children's art. Omar Rayyan's watercolours and pen-and-ink drawings are particularly delightful, showcasing influences from Persian miniature painting and a playful sense of humor that complements stories like 'The Enchanted Head' and 'Father Grumbler'. Classic tales featured include 'How Ball-Carrier finished his Task', 'The Story of the Yara', 'The Turtle and his Bride', 'The Sacred Milk of Koumongoé', 'The Mermaid and the Boy', 'The Fox and the Lapp', and many more, each brimming with magic and adventure.