Open this book - but onlyy after you've prepared yourself for a shock ! Most of these tales have that titles that are familiar enough, but you'll be astonished by the unexpected twists of plot and the sinister characters whose dark shadows add more than a touch of the macabre to stories you once thought you knew so well. Maura McHugh's frightening interpretations bring several of these stories very close to their ancient, often horrifying origins - as discovered, for instance, in the nineteenth century by the Brothers Grimm. Nevertheless, if you are among those fearless readers who thrive on chilling tales, you won't want to put this book down until you've reached the very last page. Traditional fairy tales get a dystopian makeover with thse all-new interpretations from award-nominated fantasy author Maura McHhugh. 20 sinister stories that linger over the mysterious and macabre - you really don't want to read them just before bedtime. Full-color, brooding illustrations with every story heighten the gothic mood. Features popular tales from Grimm and Perrault as well as lesser-known gems. Including : Snow White, The Bone Whistle, Rapunzel, The Gold Spinner, May and the Elf Knight, The Goose Girl, Godmother Death, The Seven Ravens, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, The Master and His Apprentice, The Red Shoes, Vasilisa's Fire, Molly Whupple, Little Red Hood, The Cinder Wench, Beauty and the Beast, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Island of Skeletons and The Tiger Chest.

Auteur

Jane Laurie, Maura McHugh

Éditeur

QUANTUM

ISBN

9780764165887

Année de publication

2024

Catégorie

Littérature, Roman fantastique/Horreur/Science-fiction

Nombre de pages

144

Condition

Très bon état