The Crimson Fairy Book

IN CRIMSON, WELL BOUND,AND CRIMSON THE TALE,WHERE DRAGONS ARE CONQUEREDAND HEROES PREVAIL.True power often lies in knowing when to speak and when to remain silent. In The Crimson Fairy Book, 36 traditional tales plunge readers into dangerous realms where secrets are currency and magic demands a heavy toll. A lowly stone-cutter learns the devastating cost of unbridled ambition when his ultimate wishes are granted. A brave youth must guard his tongue against all odds and interrogations in The Boy Who Could Keep a Secret. Drawn from the rich folklore of Hungary, Russia, Finland, Iceland, and Japan, these stories do not hand out unearned victories. Instead, they demonstrate that humility, a guarded mind, and fierce courage are the sharpest weapons against towering adversaries.The Crimson Fairy Book is another step into the woods. Collect the complete 12-book Andrew Lang Fairy Tale series from Living Book Press, featuring newly formatted typography alongside the unabridged texts and all original H.J. Ford illustrations.