Isbn: 9780486424767 - the complete fairy tales in verse and prose/l'intégrale des contes en vers et en prose: a dual-language book (dover dual language french) (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Based on the folkloric tales told by the widowed author to his motherless brood, this collection of traditional stories first appeared under Charles Perrault's name in the 18th century. In the fine tradition of Aesop, the fables enlighten as well as entertain, imparting practical moral advice. This dual-language edition features accurate new English translations on the pages facing the original French, in addition to an informative introduction and annotations. It opens with a trio of tales in verse: Gris lidis, the legend of a patient wife, derived from Boccaccio's Decameron; Peau d'Ane (Donkey-Skin), the story of a beauty in disguise; and a familiar farce known as Les souhaits ridicules (The Ludicrous Wishes). Well-known and much-loved prose tales follow: Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, and others. This is the most complete edition available in English, comprising the verse tales as well as those in prose, plus all the original prefaces, letters, introductions, morals, and more. Any student of French language or literature will welcome this comprehensive edition.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. bilingual edition. 256 pages. French language. 8.25x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.