The fairy tales of Charles Perrault / Charles Perrault ; illustrated by Harry Clark ; with an introduction by Thomas Bodkin.

By: Perrault, Charles, 1628-1703Contributor(s): Clark, Harry [ill.] | Bodkin, ThomasMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Mineola, New York : Calla Editions, 2012Description: 157 p. [12] p. of col. plates : ill. ; 27 cmISBN: 9781606600276 (hbk.)Subject(s): Fairy tales -- France | Children's stories, French -- Translations into EnglishDDC classification: 843.4
Contents:
Little Red Riding Hood -- The fairy -- Blue Beard -- The Sleeping Beauty in the wood -- The Master Cat ; or, Puss in Boots -- Cinderella ; or, The little glass slipper -- Riquet with the tuft -- Little Thumb -- The ridiculous wishes -- Donkey-skin.
Summary: FAIRY TALES, FOLK TALES, FABLES, MAGICAL TALES & TRADITIONAL STORIES. In the late 17th century, French author Charles Perrault helped define the fairy tale genre, transforming what had previously been an oral tradition. This magnificent hardcover reproduces his captivating renditions of "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," and ten other childhood favorites. Twenty-four graceful, witty illustrations by Irish artist Harry Clarke include full-color, pen-and-ink, and silhouette images. Introduction by art historian Thomas Bodkin. Ages 6+.
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"An unabridged reprint of the edition published by George Harrap & Co. Ltd., in 1922"--T.p. verso.

Translated from the French.

Little Red Riding Hood -- The fairy -- Blue Beard -- The Sleeping Beauty in the wood -- The Master Cat ; or, Puss in Boots -- Cinderella ; or, The little glass slipper -- Riquet with the tuft -- Little Thumb -- The ridiculous wishes -- Donkey-skin.

FAIRY TALES, FOLK TALES, FABLES, MAGICAL TALES & TRADITIONAL STORIES. In the late 17th century, French author Charles Perrault helped define the fairy tale genre, transforming what had previously been an oral tradition. This magnificent hardcover reproduces his captivating renditions of "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," and ten other childhood favorites. Twenty-four graceful, witty illustrations by Irish artist Harry Clarke include full-color, pen-and-ink, and silhouette images. Introduction by art historian Thomas Bodkin. Ages 6+.

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