Tales of Times Past: The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault (Illustrated: 34 (Top Five Classics)

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 Perraults 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.Including all 10 of Perraults fairy tales-including Sleeping Beauty Cinderella Little Red Riding-Hood Puss in Boots Little Thumbling and Bluebeard-this Top Five Classics compilation features all 41 engraved illustrations by Gustave Doré from his famed 1862 edition with a new translation of Perraults 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.