The Classic Fairy Tales, by Iona and Peter Opie (TPB, 1974, $3)
These are fairy tales as they were originally written, not the ones from the Disney movies.
Have you ever wondered what the real fairy tales were? This is your chance. The downer for me is the small print, but where there is a will, there is a way. At least there is when it comes to Beauty and the Beast.
Per the preface, "In addition we have attempted to summarize the history and points of interest in each tale, particularly from the textual point of view; and to show by our selection of illustrations how the tale has been depicted at different periods."
Look for this book on the new non-fiction table, avail. 5/27 (L-my)
