Little Red Riding Hood: (1810 First English Version) - Softcover

Perrault, Mr Charles; Tarrier, Mr Keith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1973466228 ISBN 13: 9781973466222

Publisher: Independently published, 2017

Synopsis

Little Red Riding Hood is perhaps one of the best known fairy tales. Originally a folk story told through oral storytelling from as early as the 10th century, it was first published in the late 17th century by Charles Perrault, a French author. This English version, dates from 1810 and was published in Moorfields, London. It is told in the form of a verse poem with alternating unrhymed and rhymed couplets.It pre-dates the Brothers Grim’s version by 2 years. The author of this English version is currently unknown. This book contains the original 1810 clear text, simple language and punctuation. It is coupled together with the large modern colourful illustrations. This is certainly a book will delights young readers and adults alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1973466228
• ISBN 13: 9781973466222
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Tarrier Mr Keith
• Number of pages: 28