You can read more about this in our Origins of Fairy Tales book, Cinderella and Other Girls Who Lost their Slippers. The story is most likely of Egyptian and Chinese origins. Perrault’s version became immensely popular due to Perrault’s unique additions the pumpkin, the fairy-godmother and the introduction of the glass slippers. It takes us on a magical journey as she finds her prince with the help of a few friendly animals and her fabulous fairy godmother.įirst published in 1697, this French Cendrillon is not the first version of the story, however it is the version that has inspired most modern adaptations of the story, most notably Disney’s Cinderella. Cinderella, as it was penned by Charles Perrault, follows our protagonist as she comes of age. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the celebration of love and affection, we thought we’d revisit one of the most classic love stories of all time. In Charles Perrault Stories, Cinderella Stories, Fairy Stories, Fortnightly Fairy Tales, French Fairy Tales, Heroic Men, Story Time Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World.Review: Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper by.Review: A Bone to Pick by Charlaine Harris.Star Wars: The Force Awakens - new trailer!.Whether you are looking to add Perrault's original classic to your library for the first time or expand on your collection, this beautifully illustrated hardback is a worthy addition to the ever-expanding world of fairy tale related literature. The illustrations bring the Cinderella story to life with all of the quirk, charm, and energy of a Tim Burton film, sure to appeal to readers looking for something outside the norm represented by more traditional incarnations of the famous rags-to-riches princess.
this is a gorgeous volume, filled with eye-popping swathes of color on every spread. On that score, Garcia succeeds in spades.
I'm not going to comment on the story here (which I love), but rather on this volume's effectiveness as a vehicle for transmitting the classic story in a fresh way.
Prior to the release of Disney's gorgeous new Cinderella, I stumbled across this new storybook edition of the classic story by Charles Perrault, lavishly illustrated by Camille Rose Garcia.
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