Originally published in 1927, "Told Again" is an enchanting
collection of elegant fairy tales, showcasing the formidable
talents of a writer who used magical realism before the term had
even been invented. Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was one of the
most celebrated writers of children's literature during the first
half of the twentieth century--so much so that W. H. Auden edited a
selection of his poems and British children could recite de la
Mare's verses by heart. His abundant literary gifts can be savored
once more in this new edition. With marvelous black and white
illustrations by A. H. Watson, this volume includes a splendid
introduction by Philip Pullman, the contemporary master of fantasy
literature.
The significance of the nineteen adapted classics in "Told
Again" lies in de la Mare's poetic insights and graceful prose,
which--as Pullman indicates in his introduction--soften and sweeten
the originals, making these tales appropriate for younger readers.
In "The Four Brothers," the siblings allow the princess to choose
her own husband rather than argue over her, and in "Rapunzel," de
la Mare discreetly leaves out details of the prince's tortured,
blind search for his love. Familiar stories, such as "Little Red
Riding-Hood," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "The Sleeping Beauty" are also
made new through de la Mare's expansive, descriptive, and lyrical
prose. Pullman covers important details about de la Mare's life and
captures the stylistic intention behind the rewriting of these
wonderful favorites.
Reviving the work of a writer who exemplified a romantic vision
and imagination, "Told Again" is a remarkable retelling of fairy
tales touched by mystery and magic.
General
| Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Oddly Modern Fairy Tales |
| Release date: |
October 2014 |
| First published: |
2015 |
| Authors: |
Walter de la Mare
|
| Illustrators: |
A. H. Watson
|
| Introduction by: |
Philip Pullman
|
| Dimensions: |
203 x 140 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Trade binding
|
| Pages: |
248 |
| Edition: |
Revised edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-15921-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
| LSN: |
0-691-15921-1 |
| Barcode: |
9780691159218 |
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