Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Other Classic Fairy Tales of Charles Per

Author: Angela Carter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143105361
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
Ten beloved fairy tales, given new life by the one and only Angela Carter Little Red Riding Hood. Cinderella. Sleeping Beauty. Bluebeard. The Fairies. Many classic fairy tale characters might not have survived into the present were it not for Charles Perrault, a seventeenth-century French civil servant who rescued them from the oral tradition and committed them to paper. Three centuries later, Angela Carter, widely regarded as one of England’s most imaginative writers, adapted them for contemporary readers. The result is a cornucopia of fantastic characters and timeless adventures, stylishly retold by a modern literary visionary. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Little Red Riding Hood and Other Fairy Tales from Charles Perrault

Author:
Publisher: Armadillo
ISBN: 9781861478689
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
An anthology of the classic stories, retold by a renowned folklorist, and beautifully illlustrated with intricate paintings by Sally Holmes

The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault

Author: Angela Carter
Publisher: Penguin Classics
ISBN: 9780141189956
Category : Children's stories, French
Languages : en
Pages : 78

Book Description
In Eighteenth Century France, Charles Perrault Rescued From The Oral Tradition Fairy Tales That Are Known And Loved Even Today By Virtually All Children In The West. Angela Carter Came Across Perrault'S Work And Set Out To Adapt The Stories For Modern Readers Of English. In Breathing New Life Into These Classic Fables, She Produced Versions That Live On As Classics In Their Own Right, Marked As Much By Her Signature Wit, Irony, And Subversiveness As They Are By The Qualities That Have Made Them Universally Appealing For Centuries.

Little Red Riding Hood

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Publisher: Creative Company
ISBN: 9781568461434
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Not only is grandmother eaten up in this Perrault version, but so is Little Red Riding Hood. Illustrated with photographs placing the tale in an urban setting.

Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories

Author: Charles Perrault
Publisher: Everyman's Library
ISBN: 0804153698
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
"Puss in Boots," "Blue Beard," "Tom Thumb," and other beloved fairy tale classics, as set down by the man who first rescued them from the oral tradition in the 17th century. Contains six color plates and 30 black-and-white illustrations.

Fairy Tales for the Disillusioned

Author: Gretchen Schultz
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691191417
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
"The present volume contains thirty-five fairy tales by nineteen writers, presented chronologically by author"--Introduction.

Little Red Riding Hood

Author: Charles Perrault
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781497422438
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
"...Little Red Riding Hood took off her clothes and got into bed. She was greatly amazed to see how her grandmother looked in her nightclothes, and said to her, "Grandmother, what big arms you have!" "All the better to hug you with, my dear." "Grandmother, what big legs you have!" "All the better to run with, my child." "Grandmother, what big ears you have!" "All the better to hear with, my child." "Grandmother, what big eyes you have!" "All the better to see with, my child." "Grandmother, what big teeth you have got!" "All the better to eat you up with!" Every version of Little Red Riding Hood in one awesome anthology! Little Red Riding Hood Little Red Cap Little Red Hood The Grandmother The True History of Little Golden-Hood The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck Red Riding-hood Little Red Hat The Wolf and the Three Girls Cattarinetta The Wolf-King

Little Red Riding Hood In Modern English (Translated)

Author: Charles Perrault
Publisher: KidLIt-O Press
ISBN: 1621076407
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 11

Book Description
Charles Perrault fairytales are magical; but how do you get kids excited about the stories when most translations were written over 100 years ago in a dated English? This is a retelling of one of Grimm’s most beloved stories: Little Red Riding Hood. This book is also available as a larger anthology with even more Charles Perrault stories. KidLit-o is a new publishing house just for kids! From reimagined classics to history books, there's something for everyone here!

The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault

Author: Charles Perrault
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description
"The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault" is a timeless collection of classic fairy tales written by Charles Perrault, a French author who lived in the 17th century. This compilation includes some of the most beloved and enduring stories that have enchanted generations of readers worldwide. The book features iconic fairy tales such as "Cinderella," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Sleeping Beauty," "Bluebeard," "Puss in Boots," and "Beauty and the Beast." Each story is a magical journey into a world of fantasy, where talking animals, wicked witches, handsome princes, and courageous heroines populate the pages. In "Cinderella," readers follow the journey of a kind-hearted girl who overcomes adversity with the help of her fairy godmother to attend the royal ball and capture the heart of a prince. "Little Red Riding Hood" tells the cautionary tale of a young girl who encounters a cunning wolf on her way to her grandmother's house. The enchanting "Sleeping Beauty" revolves around a princess who falls into a deep slumber and can only be awakened by true love's kiss. "Bluebeard" delves into a dark and suspenseful story of a curious wife who uncovers the sinister secrets of her husband's past. "Puss in Boots" features the clever cat who helps his poor master rise to wealth and nobility through a series of cunning tricks. And in "Beauty and the Beast," readers witness a touching love story that transcends appearances and teaches the value of inner beauty. Charles Perrault's fairy tales are not only captivating and imaginative but also carry moral lessons and universal themes that resonate with readers of all ages. They have become an integral part of the literary canon, inspiring countless adaptations, retellings, and interpretations in various forms of media. "The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault" continues to be cherished by readers for its timeless appeal and enduring charm, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to experience the enchantment and magic of classic fairy tales."

The Tales of Mother Goose

Author: Charles Perrault
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Collection of favorite tales including Sleeping Beauty and Bluebeard.