Author:
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253201737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Alfred David and Mary Elizabeth Meek have compiled a collection of fairy tales that ranges from the Grimm brothers' inimitable recreations of archetypal folktales to the modern prose charm of James Thurber's Many Moons. The appeal of the stories is wide and varied: the refined intelligence of Perrault, the wondrous imagination of Andersen, the descriptive power of Ruskin, the bittersweet melancholy of Wilde. These are but a few of the artists represented in this remarkably inclusive selection of works from Germany, Russia, France, Scandinavia, England, and America. Many are in new translations in the modern idiom and all testify eloquently to the unceasing vitality of this literary genre.
Twelve Dancing Princesses
Author:
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253201737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Alfred David and Mary Elizabeth Meek have compiled a collection of fairy tales that ranges from the Grimm brothers' inimitable recreations of archetypal folktales to the modern prose charm of James Thurber's Many Moons. The appeal of the stories is wide and varied: the refined intelligence of Perrault, the wondrous imagination of Andersen, the descriptive power of Ruskin, the bittersweet melancholy of Wilde. These are but a few of the artists represented in this remarkably inclusive selection of works from Germany, Russia, France, Scandinavia, England, and America. Many are in new translations in the modern idiom and all testify eloquently to the unceasing vitality of this literary genre.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253201737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Alfred David and Mary Elizabeth Meek have compiled a collection of fairy tales that ranges from the Grimm brothers' inimitable recreations of archetypal folktales to the modern prose charm of James Thurber's Many Moons. The appeal of the stories is wide and varied: the refined intelligence of Perrault, the wondrous imagination of Andersen, the descriptive power of Ruskin, the bittersweet melancholy of Wilde. These are but a few of the artists represented in this remarkably inclusive selection of works from Germany, Russia, France, Scandinavia, England, and America. Many are in new translations in the modern idiom and all testify eloquently to the unceasing vitality of this literary genre.
Twelve Dancing Princesses
Author: Alison Ritchie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783703975
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783703975
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Twelve Dancing Princesses
Author: K. Shea
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692088838
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Quinn is a loyal soldier of Farset, willing to risk her life on behalf of her country and squad. So, when a fellow soldier volunteers for a dangerous mission, Quinn joins him. Their assignment is to investigate the nightly disappearance of the twelve royal princesses, a mystery none have solved as those who attempt it vanish. But when she follows the girls, Quinn uncovers the truth: the princesses are cursed, and they're not alone.Emerys, the sarcastic and brash King of the Elves, has lost all hope. His people have been prisoners in their own forest for years, and night after night an unbreakable curse forces them to dance and celebrate against their will. But everything changes when Quinn saves Emerys' life and the pair form an unlikely friendship. Together, they just might be able to free the princesses and the elves.However, those who cursed the elves will do anything to keep them restrained. And if Quinn breaks the spell, she may pay for it with her life.Will she succeed? Or will Emerys and the elves be lost...forever?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692088838
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Quinn is a loyal soldier of Farset, willing to risk her life on behalf of her country and squad. So, when a fellow soldier volunteers for a dangerous mission, Quinn joins him. Their assignment is to investigate the nightly disappearance of the twelve royal princesses, a mystery none have solved as those who attempt it vanish. But when she follows the girls, Quinn uncovers the truth: the princesses are cursed, and they're not alone.Emerys, the sarcastic and brash King of the Elves, has lost all hope. His people have been prisoners in their own forest for years, and night after night an unbreakable curse forces them to dance and celebrate against their will. But everything changes when Quinn saves Emerys' life and the pair form an unlikely friendship. Together, they just might be able to free the princesses and the elves.However, those who cursed the elves will do anything to keep them restrained. And if Quinn breaks the spell, she may pay for it with her life.Will she succeed? Or will Emerys and the elves be lost...forever?
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Author: Marianna Mayer
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 068814392X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
For generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes. Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music. And award-winning artist Kinuko Craft add, her own magic: a visual feast of exquisite, jewel-like paintings that sweep across the pages. Together, Mayer and Craft have created an unforgettable world that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 068814392X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
For generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes. Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music. And award-winning artist Kinuko Craft add, her own magic: a visual feast of exquisite, jewel-like paintings that sweep across the pages. Together, Mayer and Craft have created an unforgettable world that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Other Fairy Tales
Author: Jacob Grimm
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 9780747537274
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This collection brings together some of the better tales by the Brothers Grimm, including "The Frog Prince", "Rapunzel", "The Fisherman and His Wife" and "Rumpelstiltskin", as well as a number of the lesser-known ones. The fairy tales were first published in English translation in 1823.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 9780747537274
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This collection brings together some of the better tales by the Brothers Grimm, including "The Frog Prince", "Rapunzel", "The Fisherman and His Wife" and "Rumpelstiltskin", as well as a number of the lesser-known ones. The fairy tales were first published in English translation in 1823.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Author: Jacob Grimm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Night Dance
Author: Suzanne Weyn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781416905790
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Discovering that Rowena, his youngest daughter, is sneaking out of the house every night, Sir Ethan puts out a challenge to the single men of the kingdom to find out the truth about her escapades, thus Bedivere, King Arthur's knight, takes on the task which forces Rowena to be extra-cautious with the secrets she has been keeping from all. Original.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781416905790
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Discovering that Rowena, his youngest daughter, is sneaking out of the house every night, Sir Ethan puts out a challenge to the single men of the kingdom to find out the truth about her escapades, thus Bedivere, King Arthur's knight, takes on the task which forces Rowena to be extra-cautious with the secrets she has been keeping from all. Original.
Before Midnight
Author: Cameron Dokey
Publisher: Simon Pulse
ISBN: 9781534487642
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Cinderella tale you think you know gets a magical retelling in Cameron Dokey’s swoony Before Midnight. Etienne de Brabant is brokenhearted. His wife has died in childbirth, leaving him alone with an infant daughter he cannot bear to name. But before he abandons her for king and court, he brings a second child to be raised alongside her, a boy whose identity he does not reveal. The girl, La Cendrillon, and the boy, Raoul, pass sixteen years in the servants’ care until one day a very fine lady arrives with her two daughters. The lady has married La Cendrillon’s father, and her arrival changes their lives. When an invitation to a great ball reaches the family, La Cendrillon’s new stepmother will make a decision with far-reaching effects. Her choice will lead La Cendrillon and Raoul toward their destiny—a choice that will challenge their understanding of family, test their loyalty and courage, and, ultimately, teach them who they are.
Publisher: Simon Pulse
ISBN: 9781534487642
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Cinderella tale you think you know gets a magical retelling in Cameron Dokey’s swoony Before Midnight. Etienne de Brabant is brokenhearted. His wife has died in childbirth, leaving him alone with an infant daughter he cannot bear to name. But before he abandons her for king and court, he brings a second child to be raised alongside her, a boy whose identity he does not reveal. The girl, La Cendrillon, and the boy, Raoul, pass sixteen years in the servants’ care until one day a very fine lady arrives with her two daughters. The lady has married La Cendrillon’s father, and her arrival changes their lives. When an invitation to a great ball reaches the family, La Cendrillon’s new stepmother will make a decision with far-reaching effects. Her choice will lead La Cendrillon and Raoul toward their destiny—a choice that will challenge their understanding of family, test their loyalty and courage, and, ultimately, teach them who they are.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Author: Alfred David
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253013240
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
More than two dozen traditional stories from Scandinavia, France, Russia, and beyond, with an enlightening introduction by two folklorists. Alfred David and Mary Elizabeth Meek have compiled a collection of fairy tales that ranges from the Grimm brothers’ inimitable recreations of archetypal folktales to the modern prose charm of James Thurber’s Many Moons. The appeal of the stories is wide and varied: the refined intelligence of Perrault, the wondrous imagination of Andersen, the descriptive power of Ruskin, the bittersweet melancholy of Wilde. These are but a few of the artists represented in this remarkably inclusive selection of works from Germany, Russia, France, Scandinavia, England, and America. Many are in new translations in the modern idiom and all testify eloquently to the unceasing vitality of this literary genre.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253013240
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
More than two dozen traditional stories from Scandinavia, France, Russia, and beyond, with an enlightening introduction by two folklorists. Alfred David and Mary Elizabeth Meek have compiled a collection of fairy tales that ranges from the Grimm brothers’ inimitable recreations of archetypal folktales to the modern prose charm of James Thurber’s Many Moons. The appeal of the stories is wide and varied: the refined intelligence of Perrault, the wondrous imagination of Andersen, the descriptive power of Ruskin, the bittersweet melancholy of Wilde. These are but a few of the artists represented in this remarkably inclusive selection of works from Germany, Russia, France, Scandinavia, England, and America. Many are in new translations in the modern idiom and all testify eloquently to the unceasing vitality of this literary genre.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Other Fairy Tales
Author: Arthur Quiller-Couch
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 1606600257
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Presents illustrated versions of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" and six other, less well-known fairy tales from France and other sources.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 1606600257
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Presents illustrated versions of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" and six other, less well-known fairy tales from France and other sources.