An Old Fairy Tale Told Anew In Pictures And Verse (1865)

By Richard Doyle and James Robinson Planché

Book Overview

""An Old Fairy Tale Told Anew In Pictures And Verse"" is a book written and illustrated by Richard Doyle, first published in 1865. The book is a retelling of an old fairy tale, told through a combination of intricate pen-and-ink illustrations and rhyming verse. The story follows a young prince who sets out on a quest to rescue a princess from a wicked sorcerer. Along the way, he encounters a variety of magical creatures and faces many challenges, but ultimately he is able to defeat the sorcerer and save the princess. The illustrations in the book are highly detailed and whimsical, featuring fantastical creatures and landscapes that transport the reader to a magical world. The accompanying verse is playful and rhythmic, adding to the overall charm of the book. ""An Old Fairy Tale Told Anew In Pictures And Verse"" is a delightful read for both children and adults who enjoy fairy tales and whimsical illustrations.Also Illustrated By George Dalziel.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437478867
• ISBN13: 9781437478860
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"