The Book of Princes and Princesses

by Leonora Blanche Alleyne Lang

This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.

296 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1908

About the author

Wife of Andrew Lang, and translator and adapter of many of the stories that appear in The Coloured Fairy Book series, despite never being credited properly. Or in the words of Andrew Lang:

"The fairy books have been almost wholly the work of Mrs. Lang, who has translated and adapted them from the French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Catalan, and other languages.

My part has been that of Adam, according to Mark Twain, in the Garden of Eden. Eve worked, Adam superintended. I also superintend. I find out where the stories are, and advise, and, in short, superintend."

Often styled as Mrs. Lang, or Leonora Blanche Lang. (1851-1933)

Reviews

[Dana Al-Basha | دانة الباشا]

As I was browsing the old books in the market today, looking for something special, even if old and used. I found this beautiful edition of this book, in the booth of "South of Sane", I suppose it's sort of a fairytale book. I suspect this is a first edition, made in the year 1908. With colored illustrations, golden rims paper and it's hardcover, with no zipcode. It's an oldie. I love Andrew Lang's fairy tale colored books.



Check this link to view my copy: https://www.bestofthewestauctions.com...

[Fvandrog]

I read the version that will shortly appear on Project Gutenberg.

The book basically has everything you'd expect from Victorian historical fiction.