Classic Fairy Tales

This beautiful hardback anthology brings together the classic fairy tales by Charles Perrault, luxuriously presented with Harry Clarke`s iconic, full-colour illustrations and gold gilded page edges. First published in 1697, Charles Perrault`s charming collection, Histoires ou contes du temps passé, is the reason the world fell in love with fairy tales, and these fantastical stories have delighted readers ever since - from the legendary romances of Cinderella (or `Cinderilla` as Perrault called her) and the Sleeping Beauty to amusing fables such as `Puss in Boots` and `The Ridiculous Wishes`. The inclusion of the wonderful and whimsical illustrations of the great Irish artist Harry Clarke give Perrault`s work an added air of magic that will entrance readers of all ages. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Everlasting Library series brings together deluxe hardback gift editions of classic works, finished with gilded page edges and classic full-colour illustrations. Designed to be both read and displayed, the series forms a show-stopping collection to grace any home library.