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It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. From the day that they were first printed, the Lang fairy tale books of many colors have entertained thousands of boys and girls, as they have also brought pleasure to the many parents who have read these unforgettable classics to their children.Here in one paperbound volume are "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Beauty and the Beast," "Hansel and Gretel," "Puss in Boots," "Trusty John," "Jack the Giantkiller," "Goldilocks," and many other favorites that have become an indispensable part of our cultural heritage.This collection contains 37 stories, in the clear lively prose for which Lang was famous. His position as one of England's foremost folklorists as well as his first-rate literary abilities makes his collection invaluable in the English language.