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$12.25The Story
6j London: F. Warne & Co., 1870's
Note
Puss in Boots is a classic European fairy tale with roots in early modern folklore, best known from its literary form recorded by the French writer Charles Perrault in 1697 in his collection Histoires ou contes du temps passé. The story centers on a clever, anthropomorphic cat who uses wit, deception, and charm—symbolized by his boots—to elevate his impoverished master’s status, ultimately securing him wealth and a royal marriage. While Perrault’s version popularized the tale, earlier variants existed in Italian folklore, including a version by Giovanni Francesco Straparola in the 16th century, indicating a long oral tradition. The tale reflects social themes common in early modern Europe, such as mobility through cleverness rather than birth, and it became widely disseminated across Europe through print, illustration, and later children’s editions, cementing Puss in Boots as one of the most enduring fairy tales in Western literature.
Description
Scarce unbound paperback. Illustrated in color. Good condition.
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6j London: F. Warne & Co., 1870's
Note
Puss in Boots is a classic European fairy tale with roots in early modern folklore, best known from its literary form recorded by the French writer Charles Perrault in 1697 in his collection Histoires ou contes du temps passé. The story centers on a clever, anthropomorphic cat who uses wit, deception, and charm—symbolized by his boots—to elevate his impoverished master’s status, ultimately securing him wealth and a royal marriage. While Perrault’s version popularized the tale, earlier variants existed in Italian folklore, including a version by Giovanni Francesco Straparola in the 16th century, indicating a long oral tradition. The tale reflects social themes common in early modern Europe, such as mobility through cleverness rather than birth, and it became widely disseminated across Europe through print, illustration, and later children’s editions, cementing Puss in Boots as one of the most enduring fairy tales in Western literature.
Description
Scarce unbound paperback. Illustrated in color. Good condition.
