Donkey Skin is the story of a king who, heart-broken by the death of his queen, seeks the hand of a young princess who does not return his love. When the king gifts her the skin of his prized donkey, the princess sets off on a strange journey. Read the tale to learn who wins the princess’ hand . . . .

Selections from the Grey Fairy Book features the following stories collected by Andrew Lang and illustrated by Golden Age illustator H.J. Ford: An Impossible Enchantment, Donkey Skin, Cannetella, The Ogre, The Magician's Horse, and Long, Broad, and Quickeye.

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