# The Brown Fairy Book

By Andrew Lang.

"The Brown Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a fairy tale collection published in 1904. This volume gathers stories from diverse cultures, including tales of fate, prophecy, and destiny. Among its selections is an Indian tale about a king who attempts to defy a hermit's prophecy that his daughter will marry a slave woman's son. Through cunning twists and narrow escapes, the story explores whether mortals can truly outsmart destiny's design. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Illustrator: H. J. Ford
- Subjects: Fairy tales

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