Told Again: Old Tales Told Again - Updated Edition by Walter de la Mare (English

Description: Told Again by Walter de la Mare, A.H. Watson, Philip Pullman Nineteen classic fairy tales, retold for younger readers in the early twentieth-century, including "Rapunzel," "Little Red Riding-Hood," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "The Sleeping Beauty." FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 childrens 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 Mares 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 Mares 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 princes tortured, blind search for his love.Familiar stories, such as "Little Red Riding-Hood," "Rumplestiltskin," and "The Sleeping Beauty" are also made new through de la Mares expansive, descriptive, and lyrical prose. Pullman covers important details about de la Mares 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. Back Cover "This superb edition of Told Again brings a neglected work to twenty-first-century readers and is a great addition to the Oddly Modern Fairy Tales series. As Pullmans introduction shows, the collection sheds light on a poets view of the wonder tale and its near relatives." --Pauline Greenhill, University of Winnipeg Flap Praise for previous editions: "Walter de la Mare has given the familiar old tales so much sparkle and humor and romance that they are like new stories." -- Horn Book Magazine Praise for previous editions: "The 19 familiar and long loved tales . . . reach literary heights with masterly retelling." -- Chicago Daily Tribune Praise for previous editions: "There is a wealth of precise and illuminating detail. . . . And there are individual touches that only a poet would think of." -- New York Times "This superb edition of Told Again brings a neglected work to twenty-first-century readers and is a great addition to the Oddly Modern Fairy Tales series. As Pullmans introduction shows, the collection sheds light on a poets view of the wonder tale and its near relatives." --Pauline Greenhill, University of Winnipeg "This eclectic collection of nineteen folk and fairy tales is without a doubt historically significant, and de la Mare seasons these concise and briskly paced retellings with a subtle, poetic musicality." --Mick Gowar, Anglia Ruskin University Author Biography Philip Pullmans many books include the best-selling and award-winning childrens series, His Dark Materials (Knopf). He recently edited and introduced Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm (Viking). Table of Contents List of Illustrations vii Introduction 1 Told Again The Hare and the Hedgehog 11 The Four Brothers 18 The Musicians 29 Dick Whittington 37 Cinderella and the Glass Slipper 50 The Dancing Princesses 68 Little Red Riding-Hood 81 Jack and the Beanstalk 92 The Turnip 117 The Wolf and the Fox 129 The Three Sillies 136 Bluebeard 144 Snow-White 156 The Twelve Windows 170 Clever Grethel 182 Rumplestiltskin 188 The Sleeping Beauty 200 Molly Whuppie 214 Rapunzel 223 Review "[A] wonderful book."--Michael Dirda, Washington Post Long Description 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 childrens 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 Mares 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 Mares 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 princes tortured, blind search for his love.Familiar stories, such as "Little Red Riding-Hood," "Rumplestiltskin," and "The Sleeping Beauty" are also made new through de la Mares expansive, descriptive, and lyrical prose. Pullman covers important details about de la Mares 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. Review Quote "This superb edition of Told Again brings a neglected work to twenty-first-century readers and is a great addition to the Oddly Modern Fairy Tales series. As Pullmans introduction shows, the collection sheds light on a poets view of the wonder tale and its near relatives." --Pauline Greenhill, University of Winnipeg Details ISBN0691159211 Publisher Princeton University Press Series Oddly Modern Fairy Tales Year 2014 Illustrator A.H. Watson ISBN-10 0691159211 ISBN-13 9780691159218 Format Hardcover Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2014-10-26 Pages 248 Author Philip Pullman Birth 1873 Death 1956 Media Book Short Title TOLD AGAIN UPDATED WITH A NEW Audience Age 4-8 Language English Residence ENK DEWEY 823.912 Edition Revised & updated ed Translated from English NZ Release Date 2014-10-26 US Release Date 2014-10-26 UK Release Date 2014-10-26 Illustrations 38 line illus. 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