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    The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French
    The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French
    The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French
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    The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French

    By Charles Perrault and Arthur Quiller-Couch

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    The anthology 'The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French' embodies a rich tapestry of narratives that have enchanted readers for centuries, presenting a curated collection of tales that traverse themes of magic, morality, and the manifold facets of human nature. Through the lens of fairy tales, this collection showcases a diverse array of literary styles, ranging from the ornate and allegorical to the simple and direct, providing a comprehensive overview of the genre's evolution. The inclusion of seminal works such as 'The Sleeping Beauty,' among others, underscores the anthology's significance in preserving these narratives in their most poignant forms, while offering insights into the cultural and historical contexts from which they emerged. The editors, Charles Perrault and Arthur Quiller-Couch, bridge the old with the new, melding classic storytelling with contemporary literary scholarship to ensure the tales' relevance and vitality endure. Their collective vision harmonizes the anthology, aligning it with key literary and cultural movements that celebrate folk narratives as vehicles of cultural expression and reflection. This ensemble of authors, brought together under the discerning eyes of Perrault and Quiller-Couch, embodies a rich spectrum of historical periods, geographical backgrounds, and narrative voices, thereby enriching the anthology with a depth of perspective that is rare and invaluable. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in 'The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French,' a collection that promises not only to entertain but also to enlighten, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the historical lineage and multifaceted nature of fairy tales. By exploring these stories, readers will partake in a dialogue that traverses time and geography, connecting with universal themes through the art of storytelling. This anthology is a must-read for those who seek to delve deeper into the world of fairy tales, uncovering their enduring power to illuminate the complexities of human experience and the cultural legacies that shape our worldviews.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSharp Ink
    Release dateApr 9, 2024
    ISBN9788028362003
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