Download or read book The Very Best of Charles Perrault for the Modern Reader Translated written by Charles Perrault and published by KidLit-O. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 collection of the very best known works of Charles Perrault in modern English! All the classic tales are here (including: Cinderella, Puss In Boots, Sleeping Beauty, Bluebeard, and Little Red Riding Hood) This book is also available as a larger anthology with even more Perrault’s stories. KidLit-o is a new publishing house just for kids! From reimagined classics to history books, there's something for everyone here!
Download or read book Mother Goose Refigured written by Christine A. Jones and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mother Goose Refigured presents annotated translations of Charles Perrault’s 1697 fairy tales that attend to the irony and ambiguity in the original French and provide a fresh take on heroines and heroes that have become household names in North America. Charles Perrault published Histoires ou Contes du temps passé ("Stories or Tales of the Past") in France in 1697 during what scholars call the first "vogue" of tales produced by learned French writers. The genre that we now know so well was new and an uncommon kind of literature in the epic world of Louis XIV's court. This inaugural collection of French fairy tales features characters like Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Puss in Boots that over the course of the eighteenth century became icons of social history in France and abroad. Translating the original Histoires ou Contes means grappling not only with the strangeness of seventeenth-century French but also with the ubiquity and familiarity of plots and heroines in their famous English personae. From its very first translation in 1729, Histoires ou Contes has depended heavily on its English translations for the genesis of character names and enduring recognition. This dependability makes new, innovative translation challenging. For example, can Perrault's invented name "Cendrillon" be retranslated into anything other than "Cinderella"? And what would happen to our understanding of the tale if it were? Is it possible to sidestep the Anglophone tradition and view the seventeenth-century French anew? Why not leave Cinderella alone, as she is deeply ingrained in cultural lore and beloved the way she is? Such questions inspired the translations of these tales in Mother Goose Refigured, which aim to generate new critical interest in heroines and heroes that seem frozen in time. The book offers introductory essays on the history of interpretation and translation, before retranslating each of the Histoires ou Conteswith the aim to prove that if Perrault's is a classical frame of reference, these tales nonetheless exhibit strikingly modern strategies. Designed for scholars, their classrooms, and other adult readers of fairy tales, Mother Goose Refigured promises to inspire new academic interpretations of the Mother Goose tales, particularly among readers who do not have access to the original French and have relied for their critical inquiries on traditional renderings of the tales.
Download or read book Perrault s Fairy Tales written by Charles Perrault and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the original eight stories from the 1697 volume Contes de temps passé by the great Charles Perrault: "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Puss in Boots," and more. Also includes 34 extraordinary full-page engravings by Gustave Doré.
Download or read book The Fairytales of Charles Perrault for the Modern Reader Translated written by Charles Perrault and published by KidLit-O. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 collection of 10 fairytales brings the stories to life with a modern English translation! All the classic tales are here (including: Cinderella, Puss In Boots, Sleeping Beauty, Bluebeard, and Little Red Riding Hood) KidLit-o is a new publishing house just for kids! From reimagined classics to history books, there's something for everyone here!
Download or read book Tales of Times Past The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault written by Charles Perrault and published by Top Five Books LLC. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fairy tales of Charles Perrault—10 timeless stories published from 1693 to 1697—have endured in the public imagination, becoming archetypes that define the genre. Told with style, sophistication, and wry humor, Perrault’s tales inspired writers and folklorists throughout the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and were the basis for numerous popular adaptations, including the animated films of Walt Disney. Featuring all 10 of Perrault’s fairy tales—including “Little Red Riding-Hood,” “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Puss in Boots,” “Little Thumbling,” and “Bluebeard”—this Top Five Classics compilation also presents all 41 engraved illustrations by Gustave Doré from his famed 1862 edition, with a new translation of Perrault’s original French texts (including the morals in verse), an informative introduction, and a detailed author biography. Meant for children, but enjoyed by readers of all ages, this illustrated edition captures the wonder, charm, humor, and fright of the original tales, in a modern translation that reflects the simple yet elegant language of Charles Perrault.
Download or read book The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault written by Charles Perrault and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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."
Download or read book The Golden Book of Fairy Tales written by and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1958, this book contains a selection of 28 traditional stories from the French, German, Danish, Russian and Japanese traditions. Includes The Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Puss in Boots, Thumbelina, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast.
Download or read book The Tales of Mother Goose written by Charles Perrault and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of favorite tales including Sleeping Beauty and Bluebeard.
Download or read book The Last of the Spirits written by Chris Priestley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-13 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam and Lizzie are freezing and hungry on the streets of Victorian London. When Sam asks a wealthy man for some coins, he is rudely turned away. Months of struggle suddenly find their focus, and Sam resolves to kill the man. Huddling in a graveyard for warmth, Sam and Lizzie are horrified to see the earth around one of the tombs begin to shift, shortly followed by the wraithlike figure of a ghostly man. He warns Sam about the future which awaits such a bitter heart, and so begins Sam's journey led by terrifying spirits through the past, present and future, after which Sam must decide whether to take the man, Scrooge's, life or not. A perfectly layered, tense and supremely satisfying twist on one of Dickens' most popular books, cleverly reinvented to entice a younger readership.
Download or read book Cinderella written by Charles Perrault and published by Creative Editions. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her haste to flee the palace before the fairy godmother's magic loses effect, Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper. The illustrations set the story in 1920s London.
Download or read book Clever Polly And the Stupid Wolf written by Catherine Storr and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLEVER POLLY AND THE STUPID WOLF by Catherine Storr has twelve stories written for the author's daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed! Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skillfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm. And Polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion! There is a sequel called POLLY AND THE WOLF AGAIN, also published in the A Puffin Book series of children's modern classics.
Download or read book Library of the World s Best Literature Ancient and Modern written by Charles Dudley Warner and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library of the World s Best Literature Ancient and Modern A Z written by Charles Dudley Warner and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Little Red Riding Hood Cinderella and Other Classic Fairy Tales of Charles Per written by Angela Carter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-05-27 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Why You Should Read Children s Books Even Though You are So Old and Wise written by Katherine Rundell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: _______________A pocket-sized, unmissable essay on the importance of children's literature by the bestselling and award-winning author, Katherine Rundell._______________'It's a very short book but it packs a real punch... A real delight' - Financial Times'Rundell is the real deal, a writer of boundless gifts and extraordinary imaginative power whose novels will be read, cherished and reread long after most so-called "serious" novels are forgotten' - Observer'Rundell's pen is gold-tipped' - Sunday Times_______________Katherine Rundell - Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and prize-winning author of five novels for children - explores how children's books ignite, and can re-ignite, the imagination; how children's fiction, with its unabashed emotion and playfulness, can awaken old hungers and create new perspectives on the world. This delightful and persuasive essay is for adult readers.
Download or read book Library of the World s Best Literature Ancient and Modern Synopses of books written by Charles Dudley Warner and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Library of the World s Best Literature Ancient and Modern Vol XLIV Forty Five Volumes Synopses of Famous Books written by Charles Dudley Warner and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular American essayist, novelist, and journalist CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER (1829-1900) was renowned for the warmth and intimacy of his writing, which encompassed travelogue, biography and autobiography, fiction, and more, and influenced entire generations of his fellow writers. Here, the prolific writer turned editor for his final grand work, a splendid survey of global literature, classic and modern, and it's not too much to suggest that if his friend and colleague Mark Twain-who stole Warner's quip about how "everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it"-had assembled this set, it would still be hailed today as one of the great achievements of the book world. Volume 44 features synopses of notable works-from The Abb Constantin by Ludovic Halvy to Wuthering Heights by Emily Bront-including many not previously referenced in the set but highlighted as well worth a serious reader's time and attention.
