{"product_id":"classic-fairy-tales-illustrated-by-harry-clarke-9781398858701","title":"Classic Fairy Tales: Illustrated by Harry Clarke","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis beautiful hardback anthology brings together the complete fairy tales by Charles Perrault, luxuriously presented with Harry Clarke's iconic, full-color illustrations and gold gilded page edges.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst published in 1697, Charles Perrault's charming collection, \u003ci\u003eHistoires ou contes du temps passé\u003c\/i\u003e, 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' and the 'Sleeping Beauty' to amusing fables such as 'Puss in Boots'. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eArcturus Everlasting Library \u003c\/i\u003eseries brings together deluxe hardback gift editions of classic works, finished with gilded page edges and classic full-color illustrations. Designed to be both read and displayed, the series forms a show-stopping collection to grace any home library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles Perrault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sirius Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.87h x 7.81w x 0.93d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398858701\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Perrault (1628-1703)\u003c\/b\u003e was a leading author of fairy stories, basing his tales on folk tales long before the Brothers Grimm. A member of the Académie Française, he was a huge influence on French literature in the 17th century and helped to found the Académie des Sciences. He was also influential at the French Court of Louis XIV, advising him on the garden at Versailles. A writer of poetry and memoirs, he is considered one of France's most important literary figures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarry Clarke (1889-1931)\u003c\/b\u003e was an Irish artist renowned for his designs for stained-glass windows and his distinctive style of book illustrations. Educated in Dublin, Clarke moved to London in the early years of the 20th century to find work. His stained-glass designs won him various medals and awards both at home and internationally. His illustrative work can be seen in collections of the stories of Edgar Allan Poe as well as collections of fairy stories and the poetry of Charles Swinburne.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Charles Perrault \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":67729078714525,"sku":"9781398858701","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_74ffbb02-030d-4435-9cd9-2015e746d59f.jpg?v=1792578668","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/classic-fairy-tales-illustrated-by-harry-clarke-9781398858701","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}