{"product_id":"told-again-old-tales-told-again-paperback","title":"Told Again: Old Tales Told Again - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWalter De La Mare\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eA. H. Watson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003ePhilip Pullman\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn enchanting retelling of nineteen fairy tales, introduced by popular fantasy writer Philip Pullman\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally published in 1927, \u003ci\u003eTold Again\u003c\/i\u003e is an enchanting collection of elegant fairy tales, showcasing the formidable talents of Walter de la Mare, one of the most celebrated writers of children's literature during the first half of the twentieth century. His abundant literary gifts can be savored once more in this beautiful new edition. Nineteen adapted classics, including \"Rapunzel,\" \"Little Red Riding-Hood,\" \"Rumplestiltskin,\" and \"The Sleeping Beauty,\" are made new by de la Mare's poetic insights and graceful prose, making these tales appropriate for younger readers. With marvelous black and white illustrations by A. H. Watson, this volume also presents a splendid introduction by Philip Pullman, the contemporary master of fantasy literature.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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 Pullman's introduction shows, the collection sheds light on a poet's view of the wonder tale and its near relatives.\"--Pauline Greenhill, University of Winnipeg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalter de la Mare \u003c\/b\u003e(1873-1956) was a highly acclaimed poet, short story writer, and novelist. His many books include \u003ci\u003eMemoirs of a Midget\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCollected Stories for Children\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003ePhilip Pullman\u003c\/b\u003e has written many books, including the best-selling and award-winning children's series His Dark Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.5 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756993151264,"sku":"9780691196299","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/48fe8c0005b6903fd819c51176b5e2e5.webp?v=1780091145","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/told-again-old-tales-told-again-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}