Told Again Old Tales Told Again - Oddly Modern Fairy Tales

An enchanting retelling of nineteen fairy tales, introduced by popular fantasy writer Philip PullmanOriginally published in 1927, Told Again is an enchanting collection of elegant fairy tales, showcasing the formidable talents of Walter de la Mare, one of the most celebrated writers of children's literature during the first half of the twentieth century. His abundant literary gifts can be savored once more in this beautiful new edition. Nineteen adapted classics, including "Rapunzel," "Little Red Riding-Hood," "Rumplestiltskin," and "The Sleeping Beauty," are made new by de la Mare's poetic insights and graceful prose, making these tales appropriate for younger readers. With marvelous black and white illustrations by A. H. Watson, this volume also presents a splendid introduction by Philip Pullman, the contemporary master of fantasy literature.

ISBN:	9780691196299
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Imprint:	Princeton University Press
Published date:	26 Nov 2019
DEWEY:	823.912
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	248
Weight:	260g
Height:	129mm
Width:	191mm
Spine width:	15mm

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