![]() JACK ZIPES is professor emeritus of German and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota. ![]() With two versions of Beauy and the Beast, one covering the true details of the prince's curse and fairy politics, and several classic style french stories, it will quickly become a family favorite. REVIEW FROM AMAZON: If you love fairy tales and felt some were lacking you will love this book. a unique collection of French regional folklore' - Library Journal 'Charming stories accompanied by attractive pen-and-ink drawings' - Chattanooga Times 'An excellent collection' - Booklist. a fine and sophisticated collection' - New York Tribune 'Enjoyable to read. The translation from the French is modern, happily free of archaic and hyperbolic language. a succulent array of 17th and 18th century 'salon' fairy tales' - The New York Times Book Review 'These tales are adventurous, thrilling in a way fairy tales are meant to be. Includes a generous number of exquisite illustrations from fairy tale collections. ![]() There are many stories here by Charles Perrault, the most famous author of French conte de fées. Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Sleepy Beauty, Puss In Boots, Bluebeard, and Little Red Riding Hood are some of the classic fairy tales in this amazing book. BEAUTIES, BEASTS AND ENCHANTMENT: CLASSIC FRENCH FAIRY TALES A beautiful new collection of 36 French fairy tales translated into English by renowned writer and authority on fairy tales, Jack Zipes. ![]()
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