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Snow White – And other Examples of Jealousy Unrewarded (Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World)

Snow White – And other Examples of Jealousy Unrewarded contains seven different versions of the ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ story from all around the world. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the provenance of ‘Snow White’. It encompasses Schneewittchen by the Brothers Grimm, The Young Slave by Giambattista Basile, the Malay legend of Bidasari the Swiss story of the Death of the Seven Dwarfs and the Portuguese narrative of The Vain Queen.

What is a fairy tale? The ‘Origins of Fairy Tales from around the World’ series helps to answer this question, by showcasing the amazing breath and diversity involved in classic fairy tales. It focuses on the unusual phenomenon that the same tales, with only minor variations, appear again and again in different cultures – across time and geographical space. Traditionally told as short stories for children, and for adults too, these popular fairy tales will be sure to delight both young and old. Beautifully illustrated, these story books combine the best story-telling, with the best art-work, in order that the two may be fully appreciated.

 

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With works such as Snow White – And other Examples of Jealousy Unrewarded, Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s.

Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children’s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.

We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

On this website, you can find out about some of our best-selling authors, illustrators, and stories. We also have a full bookshop, an introduction to the Golden Age of Illustration, and a history of the fairy tale itself.

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