This collection, the third in the series, Lang has assembled stories from Spanish tradition, Chinese tradition, a few of the most entertaining creations penned by the Compte de Caylus, storis by Sebillot, Fenelon, Kletke, and Mme. d'Aulnoy, and of course, some of the best-loved tales from the Brothers Grimm.

This collection contains 42 stories, all narrated in the clear, lively prose for which Andrew Lang was famous.