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Irish Fairy Tales - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

About Irish Fairy Tales - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Discover the origin of the beloved fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and explore its different cultural contexts in this anthology of tales from around the world. Uncover seven versions of the Little Red Riding Hood story as this wonderful collection explores the different tales of the big bad wolf from around the world. Featuring an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre, this volume is not only a lovely anthology for bedtime reading, but also gives insight to the folkloric provenance of the Little Red Riding Hood tale. This volume is part of the Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World series. Showcasing the amazing breadth and diversity of classic fairy tales, this series answers the question, 'What is a fairy tale?' Featuring gorgeous artwork from the Golden Age of Illustration, this collection is a delightful volume for readers of all ages.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781447449454
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 360
  • Published:
  • April 22, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 206x261x32 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1052 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Irish Fairy Tales - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Discover the origin of the beloved fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and explore its different cultural contexts in this anthology of tales from around the world.
Uncover seven versions of the Little Red Riding Hood story as this wonderful collection explores the different tales of the big bad wolf from around the world. Featuring an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre, this volume is not only a lovely anthology for bedtime reading, but also gives insight to the folkloric provenance of the Little Red Riding Hood tale.
This volume is part of the Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World series. Showcasing the amazing breadth and diversity of classic fairy tales, this series answers the question, 'What is a fairy tale?' Featuring gorgeous artwork from the Golden Age of Illustration, this collection is a delightful volume for readers of all ages.

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