Charles Perrault is the French author who laid the foundations for the literary fairy tale genre. His most renowned tales, presented as if they were existing folk stories, delve into timeless themes with a unique narrative charm. Perrault's enduring legacy lies in his masterful storytelling, which has profoundly influenced subsequent literature and inspired countless adaptations across various art forms. He expertly weaves moral insights and social commentary into enchanting narratives that continue to captivate audiences.
The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault (Illustrated by Gustave Doré)
174 pages
7 hours of reading
Featuring ten classic stories published between 1693 and 1697, these fairy tales showcase Charles Perrault's unique blend of style, sophistication, and humor. His narratives have shaped the fairy tale genre, serving as archetypes that influenced countless writers and folklorists across centuries. Perrault's work also laid the groundwork for numerous adaptations, including popular animated films by Walt Disney, ensuring his tales remain a significant part of cultural storytelling.
Featuring timeless fairy tales, this collection by Charles Perrault includes beloved stories such as "Cinderella," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Sleeping Beauty," "Bluebeard," and "Puss in Boots." First published in 1697, these narratives have significantly shaped Western literature and continue to enchant readers with their moral lessons and imaginative plots.
The initiator of the literary fairy tale genre, Charles Perrault, published in 1695 under the name of his son a collection of fairy tales Histoires ou contes du temps passes, avec des moralites, which grew better known under its subtitle, Contes de ma mere l'Oye or Tales of My Mother Goose. Perrault's publication marks the first authenticated starting-point for Mother Goose stories.
Almost everyone knows the cunning, boot-wearing feline who helps a poor miller achieve a life of riches. In this edition of the brothers Grimm fairytale, the classic story is given an added dimension. Because the book can be completely unfolded, its cut-out illustrations can be projected as shadows onto walls and experienced in an entirely new way. Each page reveals another step in the process by which the sly cat changes the future of his master for the better. All of the key scenes are depicted by an image packed with detail and fantasy—the purchase of the boots, the transformation of the evil magician into a mouse, the happy-end castle wedding of the miller and the princess. These illustrations not only give a contemporary look to the 200-year-old narrative, but they can also be transformed into a dancing play of shadows when held in front of a light. In this way, the cut-outs truly make the story come alive for its young readers.
It was long ago and far away that a French governess told her little pupils a wonderful story called Beauty and the Beast , about a beautiful girl's love for a gentle but physically repulsive creature. That charming 18th-century tale of the transforming power of love has enchanted generations of readers and listeners down to the present day. The story's fame has spread around the world in recent years via a classic animated film and a popular Broadway musical. Now, this new edition of Beauty and the Beast will continue to captivate young audiences with its timeless appeal.In addition to the title tale, this volume includes five stories by Charles Perrault, the noted French author and compiler of fairy tales. These include Blue Beard , the gripping legend of a curious bride and her ladykiller husband; Puss in Boots , in which a destitute miller's son trusts in his clever cat and receives a royal reward; and Little Tom Thumb , the adventures of a fellow who's small of stature but ample in wit. Two of Perrault's lesser-known tales are also included — The Fairies , a fable of kindness rewarded, and Ricky of the Tuft , an engaging story of the relative nature of beauty and wisdom.Brimming with humor, drama, and fantasy, these six stories appear here in complete and unabridged form, each with an original full-page illustration by Kristine Bollinger.
In 1697 Charles Perrault, the famous French fabulist, published a collection known as "The Tales Of Mother Goose", which included some of the best-loved fairy stories of all time, such as Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Puss In Boots. This title contains nine of the most famous children's fairy tales of all time, gathered in one volume, a must for every new reader's bookcase. Children will be able to discover ,or rediscover, their favourite characters and lose themselves in the adventures thanks to the original texts, but adapted into a modern and accessible language, perfect for both the youngest of children as well as those who can already read. The stories are enriched and completed with the bright and attractive illustrations of Francesca Rossi, an artist has given a touch of modernity and freshness to the timeless classics. AUTHOR: Francesca Rossi was born in 1983. She graduated from the Scuola Internazionale di Comics (International School of Comics) in Florence. She publishes illustrated books for a number of Italian publishers and designs book covers and posters. Alongside her work as an illustrator, she conducts workshops in schools and libraries, as well as making and decorating pottery. For White Star Kids she has illustrated the Classic Fairy Tales series. 50 colour illustrations
Each title in the Favourite Fairy Tales series has been developed primarily for young children learning English, but has proved equally successful with older age groups. Titles in the series include Puss in Boots, The Ugly Duckling, Little Red Riding Hood, Rumpelstilskin and many other popular works.
From the acclaimed and popular illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Snow White, comes a unique and visually stunning spin on Cinderella—published to coincide with the release of the major-motion picture from Walt Disney directed by Kenneth Branagh and featuring an all-star cast. Charles Perrault’s story of a sweet-tempered young girl, forced into servitude by her evil stepmother and stepsisters, who finds true love with a handsome prince (with the help of a fairy godmother), has enchanted readers for more than 300 years. In this lavishly illustrated retelling of the classic fairytale, Camille Rose Garcia reimagines Cinderella through her distinctive visual aesthetic. Hers is a Cinderella for the twenty-first century: dark, compelling, vibrant, and enthralling.
