Cinderella - And Other Girls Who Lost Their Slippers (Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World)

Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Ancient & Classical, Fiction - YA
Cover of the book Cinderella - And Other Girls Who Lost Their Slippers (Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World) by Amelia Carruthers, Read Books Ltd.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Amelia Carruthers ISBN: 9781473370111
Publisher: Read Books Ltd. Publication: September 24, 2015
Imprint: Pook Press Language: English
Author: Amelia Carruthers
ISBN: 9781473370111
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Publication: September 24, 2015
Imprint: Pook Press
Language: English

Cinderella – Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of 'Cinderella', including an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the 'Cinderella' story. It encompasses 'Cendrillon' by Charles Perrault, 'Aschenputtel' by the Brothers Grimm, Andrew Lang’s 'The Wonderful Birch', the Indian story of 'Sodewa Bai' and the ancient Egyptian Cinderella – 'Rhodopis and Her Little Gilded Sandals'. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this question, by showcasing the amazing breath and diversity involved in classic fairy tales. It focuses on the unusual phenomenon that the same tales, with only minor variations, appear again and again in different cultures – across time and geographical space. Traditionally told as short stories for children, and for adults too, these popular fairy tales will be sure to delight both young and old. Beautifully illustrated, these story books combine the best story-telling, with the best art-work, in order that the two may be fully appreciated.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Cinderella – Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of 'Cinderella', including an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of the 'Cinderella' story. It encompasses 'Cendrillon' by Charles Perrault, 'Aschenputtel' by the Brothers Grimm, Andrew Lang’s 'The Wonderful Birch', the Indian story of 'Sodewa Bai' and the ancient Egyptian Cinderella – 'Rhodopis and Her Little Gilded Sandals'. What is a fairy tale? The 'Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World' series helps to answer this question, by showcasing the amazing breath and diversity involved in classic fairy tales. It focuses on the unusual phenomenon that the same tales, with only minor variations, appear again and again in different cultures – across time and geographical space. Traditionally told as short stories for children, and for adults too, these popular fairy tales will be sure to delight both young and old. Beautifully illustrated, these story books combine the best story-telling, with the best art-work, in order that the two may be fully appreciated.

More books from Read Books Ltd.

Cover of the book Sarabande und Chaconne aus dem Singspiel Almira S.181 - For Solo Piano (1879) by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Mrs. Zant and the Ghost ('The Ghost's Touch') (Fantasy and Horror Classics) by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Laredo On The Rio Grande by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book The Christmas Banquet (Fantasy and Horror Classics) by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Gullible's Travels (1917) by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Recollections of the Lakes and the Lake Poets - Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Southey by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Franz Schubert - The Man and His Circle by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Greyhound Racing And Breeding (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Mother by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Dolls - A Guide for Collectors by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Canary Breeding for Beginners - A Practical Guide to the Cult of Canary Breeding, Designed Specially for the Use of the Beginner in the Hobby. by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Novice by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book Cycling for Health and Pleasure - An Indispensable Guide to the Successful Use of the Wheel by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book The Dolly Ballads - Illustrated by Frank Chesworth by Amelia Carruthers
Cover of the book You Have Been Warned - A Complete Guide to the Road by Amelia Carruthers
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy