The Complete Fairy Tales
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ISBN:
9780199585809
Publication date:
12/11/2010
Paperback
256 pages
196x129mm
Price: 425.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780199585809
Publication date:
12/11/2010
Paperback
256 pages
Part of Oxford World's Classics
Charles Perrault, Christopher Betts
The only complete edition of all Perrault's tales both in prose and verse, in an entirely new translation, illustrated by Gustave Doré.,Perrault's fairy tales established the versions of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding- Hood and others that we know today, and also include the verse tales Griselda, Three Silly Wishes, and the notorious Donkey-Skin.,The tales are accompanied by a fascinating introduction that explores the genesis of the stories and why they have such great imaginative power, their relationship to other versions and the many interpretations to which they have been subject.,Includes 26 stunning illustrations by Gustave Doré.,Includes appendices on related tales and selected variants, bibliography, chronology, and notes.
Rights: OUP UK (INDIAN TERRITORY)
Charles Perrault, Christopher Betts
Description
'Oh grandmama, what great big teeth you have!'
Charles Perrault's versions gave classic status to the humble fairy tale, and it is in his telling that the stories of Little Red Riding-Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and the rest have been passed down from the seventeenth century to the present day. Perrault's tales were enjoyed in the salons of Louis XIV as much as they were loved in the nursery, and it is their wit, humour, and lively detail that capture the imagination of adult and child alike. They transmute into vivid fantasies the hidden fears and conflicts by which children are affected: fears of abandonment, or worse,
conflicts with siblings and parents, and the trials of growing up.
In addition to the familiar stories, this edition also includes the three verse tales - the troubling account of patient Griselda, the comic Three Silly Wishes, and the notorious Donkey-Skin. This new translation by Christopher Betts captures the tone and flavour of Perrault's world, and the delightful spirit of the originals.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other
valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
About the author/editor
Charles PerraultTranslated by Christopher Betts, Retired Senior Lecturer, University of Warwick
Charles Perrault, Christopher Betts
Table of contents
The History of Griselda
Three Silly Wishes
Donkey-Skin
The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood
Little Red Riding-Hood
Bluebeard
Puss in Boots
The Fairies
Cinderella
Ricky the Tuft
Hop o'my Thumb
Charles Perrault, Christopher Betts
Review
"Bett's new edition positions Perrault in relation to the many other tales in circulation before and after, offering helpful comparisions." - Margaret Reynolds,"Bett's new translation of the tales is subtle and clever." - Margaret Reynolds, The Times
Charles Perrault, Christopher Betts
Description
'Oh grandmama, what great big teeth you have!'
Charles Perrault's versions gave classic status to the humble fairy tale, and it is in his telling that the stories of Little Red Riding-Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and the rest have been passed down from the seventeenth century to the present day. Perrault's tales were enjoyed in the salons of Louis XIV as much as they were loved in the nursery, and it is their wit, humour, and lively detail that capture the imagination of adult and child alike. They transmute into vivid fantasies the hidden fears and conflicts by which children are affected: fears of abandonment, or worse,
conflicts with siblings and parents, and the trials of growing up.
In addition to the familiar stories, this edition also includes the three verse tales - the troubling account of patient Griselda, the comic Three Silly Wishes, and the notorious Donkey-Skin. This new translation by Christopher Betts captures the tone and flavour of Perrault's world, and the delightful spirit of the originals.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other
valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
About the author/editor
Charles PerraultTranslated by Christopher Betts, Retired Senior Lecturer, University of Warwick
Table of contents
The History of Griselda
Three Silly Wishes
Donkey-Skin
The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood
Little Red Riding-Hood
Bluebeard
Puss in Boots
The Fairies
Cinderella
Ricky the Tuft
Hop o'my Thumb
The Blazing World and Other Writings
Margaret Cavendish
Meenakshi Mukherjee
Paul Valéry Paul Ryan
Joshua Landy
Margaret Paul Joseph
Lawrence Buell
Jalal al-Din Rumi & Jawid Mojaddedi
Ilan Stavans
Kiran Keshavamurthy
City Fictions of the New India
Alex Tickell
