Review: Wonderful , Beautifully-Illustrated Collection of Cinderella Stories
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 14, 2013
The story of Cinderella is one of the famous stories in the Western world that epitomizes the idea of rags-to-riches, the triumph of good over evil, and rewards for such virtues as hard work, modesty, and perseverance.The  Cinderella story is both old-fashioned and timeless, and this book presents an amazing collection of various Cinderella story versions, from  well-known, such as the ones by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm to lesser known versions, from Greece, Ireland, China, Russia, Vietnam, and Korea, just to name a few.The illustrations in this book are mesmerizingly beautiful and will delight kids and adults. As an adult who loves to analyze literature, I especially appreciated the inclusion of the 1879 seminal essay by famous folklorist William R.S. Ralston and  a list of movies based on or inspired by the Cinderella idea. A fantastic collection!