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Cambridge Scholars Publishing A Translation of Giambattista Basile's The Tale of Tales - Classic

Name: A Translation of Giambattista Basile's The Tale of Tales - Classic
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Giambattista Basile's The Tale of Tales, composed in the 1630s, stands as a sophisticated and witty parody of Boccaccio's Decameron, featuring fifty embedded tales within an intricate framing narrative. This English translation represents only the fourth complete rendering of the work into English, making it a significant scholarly resource. The collection contains the earliest literary versions of beloved fairy tales including Cinderella, Rapunzel, The Sleeping Beauty, and Hansel and Gretel, offering readers unparalleled insight into the origins of these timeless stories. Published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, this edition includes a comprehensive scholarly introduction, detailed notes, and an up-to-date bibliography, making it essential for students of European literature, folklore scholars, and anyone interested in the historical roots of classic narratives.

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The Tale of Tales contains fifty interconnected stories within an elaborate framing structure, offering rich narrative complexity and entertainment.

This translation presents the earliest known literary versions of famous fairy tales such as Cinderella, Rapunzel, The Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel.

Cambridge Scholars Publishing's edition includes a scholarly introduction, extensive notes and an updated bibliography for academic study.

Only the fourth complete English translation of Basile's full text, making this version a valuable addition to literary scholarship.

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Brand: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1527511537
Category: Books > Subjects > Literature & Fiction > Classics
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 August 2018
Listed Since: 29 May 2018

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