The Life And Death Of Little Red Ridinghood: A Tragedy (1851)

The Life and Death of Little Red Ridinghood: A Tragedy is a book written by Jane Browning Smith, first published in 1851. The book is a retelling of the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, but with a dark and tragic twist. The story follows the life of Little Red Riding Hood, a young girl who lives in a small village with her mother. One day, her mother sends her to visit her sick grandmother who lives in the forest. On her way, she meets a wolf who tricks her into revealing where she is going and then proceeds to eat her grandmother before disguising himself as the old woman. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, the wolf devours her too.The tragedy of the story lies in the fact that Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother are unable to defend themselves against the wolf's cunning and brutality. The book explores themes of innocence, deception, and the harsh realities of life. Overall, The Life and Death of Little Red Ridinghood: A Tragedy is a haunting and thought-provoking retelling of a beloved fairy tale that will leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the darker aspects of storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.