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Snow White
Designed for children learning to read, this book retells "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in lively, natural language to help children develop the confidence to read alone.
These classic stories have been combined with beautiful new illustrations to bring 'Ladybird Tales' to a new generation Children have always loved these stories, and reading them together is an experience to treasure.
These classic stories have been combined with beautiful new illustrations to bring 'Ladybird Tales' to a new generation Children have always loved these stories, and reading them together is an experience to treasure.
80 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1812
About the author
Jacob Grimm
5,100 books2,090 followersGerman philologist and folklorist Jakob Ludwig Karl Grimm in 1822 formulated Grimm's Law, the basis for much of modern comparative linguistics. With his brother Wilhelm Karl Grimm (1786-1859), he collected Germanic folk tales and published them as
Grimm's Fairy Tales
(1812-1815).
Indo-European stop consonants, represented in Germanic, underwent the regular changes that Grimm's Law describes; this law essentially states that Indo-European p shifted to Germanic f, t shifted to th, and k shifted to h. Indo-European b shifted to Germanic p, d shifted to t, and g shifted to k. Indo-European bh shifted to Germanic b, dh shifted to d, and gh shifted to g.
This jurist and mythologist also authored the monumental German Dictionary and his Deutsche Mythologie .
Adapted from Wikipedia.
Indo-European stop consonants, represented in Germanic, underwent the regular changes that Grimm's Law describes; this law essentially states that Indo-European p shifted to Germanic f, t shifted to th, and k shifted to h. Indo-European b shifted to Germanic p, d shifted to t, and g shifted to k. Indo-European bh shifted to Germanic b, dh shifted to d, and gh shifted to g.
This jurist and mythologist also authored the monumental German Dictionary and his Deutsche Mythologie .
Adapted from Wikipedia.
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August 7, 2020
Here are the characters in this book:
- seven dwarf brothers who are roommates
- an evil queen who is singularly obsessed with being hot
- a talking mirror with magical powers
- a hunter who resorts to trickery when his job description includes “killing children”
- a prince whose idea of marriage material is “beautiful and asleep”
- a seven year old who’s pretty.
Of all those characters, kind of a bummer that the last one is our main character, but we take the wins with the losses in this life.
I have been into classic fairytales for my entire life, because my idea of a good time was and continues to be reading about personality-less girls with golden hair, dumb men on quests, and creepy small villainous mythical creatures with incredible violent streaks.
This one did not disappoint.
Bottom line: 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves??? I don’t know her.
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the evil stepmother gets a bad rap, but honestly if a mirror told me that a seven year old was prettier than me i'd feel pretty villainous too.
review to come / 4 stars
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eating an apple and taking a long nap honestly sounds really good right now
- seven dwarf brothers who are roommates
- an evil queen who is singularly obsessed with being hot
- a talking mirror with magical powers
- a hunter who resorts to trickery when his job description includes “killing children”
- a prince whose idea of marriage material is “beautiful and asleep”
- a seven year old who’s pretty.
Of all those characters, kind of a bummer that the last one is our main character, but we take the wins with the losses in this life.
I have been into classic fairytales for my entire life, because my idea of a good time was and continues to be reading about personality-less girls with golden hair, dumb men on quests, and creepy small villainous mythical creatures with incredible violent streaks.
This one did not disappoint.
Bottom line: 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves??? I don’t know her.
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the evil stepmother gets a bad rap, but honestly if a mirror told me that a seven year old was prettier than me i'd feel pretty villainous too.
review to come / 4 stars
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eating an apple and taking a long nap honestly sounds really good right now
June 1, 2017
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In this simple yet gruesome tale by the Brothers Grimm, the beautiful princess Snow White must contend with a jealous stepmother who longs to be the fairest in the land.
First published in 1812, this German fairy tale is not the bright and playful, sing-song tale produced by Walt Disney Productions in 1937. This story of the "child as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as the wood of the window frame" is grim, violent, and makes no promise of a happy ending.
The moral of the story is clear: vanity and pride will be one's downfall. The wicked queen is made "green with envy" by Snow White's superior beauty.
Envy and pride grew as fast as weeds in her heart. By day or by night, [the queen] never had a moment's peace.
One could argue, however, that the story suggests being beautiful is important above all else.
Either way, Snow White's story is made more memorable by the inclusion of the hyper-stylized work of artist Camille Rose Garcia. Her pops of brilliant red amidst muted purples and yellows accentuate the eerie vibe of her illustrations that blend a vintage feel with a surrealist look.
The moral of the story is a bit muddy in this gory tale of a beautiful young princess plagued by the envy of her wicked stepmother, but Snow White is nonetheless entertaining - more so because of its vibrant illustrations.
In this simple yet gruesome tale by the Brothers Grimm, the beautiful princess Snow White must contend with a jealous stepmother who longs to be the fairest in the land.
First published in 1812, this German fairy tale is not the bright and playful, sing-song tale produced by Walt Disney Productions in 1937. This story of the "child as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as the wood of the window frame" is grim, violent, and makes no promise of a happy ending.
The moral of the story is clear: vanity and pride will be one's downfall. The wicked queen is made "green with envy" by Snow White's superior beauty.
Envy and pride grew as fast as weeds in her heart. By day or by night, [the queen] never had a moment's peace.
One could argue, however, that the story suggests being beautiful is important above all else.
Either way, Snow White's story is made more memorable by the inclusion of the hyper-stylized work of artist Camille Rose Garcia. Her pops of brilliant red amidst muted purples and yellows accentuate the eerie vibe of her illustrations that blend a vintage feel with a surrealist look.
The moral of the story is a bit muddy in this gory tale of a beautiful young princess plagued by the envy of her wicked stepmother, but Snow White is nonetheless entertaining - more so because of its vibrant illustrations.
November 18, 2020
Snow White, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
The story of an evil queen determined to do away with a girl--with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony--who threatens the queen's quest to remain the most beautiful in her kingdom. "Snow White" is a 19th-century German fairy tale which is today known widely across the Western world.
The Brothers Grimm published it in 1812 in the first edition of their collection Grimms' Fairy Tales. It was titled in German: Sneewittchen (in modern orthography Schneewittchen) and numbered as Tale 53. The name "Sneewittchen" was Low German and in the first version it was translated with "Schneeweißchen". The Grimms completed their final revision of the story in 1854.
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز چهاردهم ماه می سال 2000 میلادی و روز بیست و چهارم ماه ژانویه سال 2001میلادی
عنوان: سفید برفی؛ نویسنده: برادران گریم؛
این داستان را در «جهان افسانه مجموعه ی کامل افسانه های برادران گریم» با برگردان شرکار خانم «نسرین طباطبایی»، و آقایان «هرمز ریاحی»، و «بهزاد برکت» خوانده ام؛
چکیده داستان: در زمانهای قدیم شاهزاده ای به نام «سفید برفی»؛ با نامادری خویش، که به او «ملکه» میگفتند، در قصری زیبا زندگی میکرد.؛ پدر «سفید برفی» سالها پیش مرده بود.؛ قصر آنها در جنگلی دوردست قرار داشت.؛ «سفید برفی» خیلی زیبا بود، و پوستی به سفیدی برف داشت.؛ «ملکه» به زیبایی او حسادت میکرد.؛ «ملکه» یک آیینه ی جادویی داشت، که هر روز از آن میپرسید: چه کسی از همه زیباتر است، و آینه میگفت: تو از همه زیباتری.؛ و ...؛
تاریخ بهنگام رسانی 28/08/1399هجری خورشیدی؛ ا. شربیانی
The story of an evil queen determined to do away with a girl--with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony--who threatens the queen's quest to remain the most beautiful in her kingdom. "Snow White" is a 19th-century German fairy tale which is today known widely across the Western world.
The Brothers Grimm published it in 1812 in the first edition of their collection Grimms' Fairy Tales. It was titled in German: Sneewittchen (in modern orthography Schneewittchen) and numbered as Tale 53. The name "Sneewittchen" was Low German and in the first version it was translated with "Schneeweißchen". The Grimms completed their final revision of the story in 1854.
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز چهاردهم ماه می سال 2000 میلادی و روز بیست و چهارم ماه ژانویه سال 2001میلادی
عنوان: سفید برفی؛ نویسنده: برادران گریم؛
این داستان را در «جهان افسانه مجموعه ی کامل افسانه های برادران گریم» با برگردان شرکار خانم «نسرین طباطبایی»، و آقایان «هرمز ریاحی»، و «بهزاد برکت» خوانده ام؛
چکیده داستان: در زمانهای قدیم شاهزاده ای به نام «سفید برفی»؛ با نامادری خویش، که به او «ملکه» میگفتند، در قصری زیبا زندگی میکرد.؛ پدر «سفید برفی» سالها پیش مرده بود.؛ قصر آنها در جنگلی دوردست قرار داشت.؛ «سفید برفی» خیلی زیبا بود، و پوستی به سفیدی برف داشت.؛ «ملکه» به زیبایی او حسادت میکرد.؛ «ملکه» یک آیینه ی جادویی داشت، که هر روز از آن میپرسید: چه کسی از همه زیباتر است، و آینه میگفت: تو از همه زیباتری.؛ و ...؛
تاریخ بهنگام رسانی 28/08/1399هجری خورشیدی؛ ا. شربیانی
December 23, 2024
Magic Mirror on the wall...
ohmygod is that a fucking chin hair?!
Reading this at my age, I see it all in a new light.
So the stepmom tries to kill Snow White because the kid is getting better looking by the day. And you know what? I can't even hate her for that one.
These young women with their taut skin and perky butts?
DEATH TO THEM ALL! <--ignore me, I don't mean that, it's just the menopause talking
But I'm betting Snow was wandering around the castle singing in that squeaky high-pitched voice and talking to animals. And here this perimenopausal queen is just wanting a little freaking peace and quiet. It was only a matter of time before the woman snapped and thought to herself: this weird bitch has to go.
I mean, how hard can it be to get rid of one chirpy teenager?
Well, let me tell you, it's harder than it looks.
The poor, beleaguered, middle-aged monarch is first foiled by the lying-ass huntsman who should have had her back, and then by these squirrely dwarves that Snow White takes up with in some hippie commune in the woods.
Queen can't catch a break.
Or so it seems...
Because.
After narrowly avoiding death twice, Snow White then chokes on a magic apple that she should have damn well known not to eat by that point.
And for reasons of plot is subsequently put under glass and on display in the woods by the dwarves.
That one always seemed...odd.
Then along comes true love.
Or at least a prince who falls in love with her beauty, and decides to tote her off - causing the apple to fall out of her mouth.
She pops up like a daisy and immediately marries the guy.
But let's face it, marrying a strange prince who wanted to steal her dead body wasn't even the iffiest thing she'd done up to that point.
Yeah. Take a moment to let that one sink in.
At the end of the day, Snow White is a doofus, the prince is a creep, and my sympathies lie with the hot mess of a witch.
The moral of the story?
Snow White is the patron saint of women who accept drinks from strangers, eat unverified brownies, and climb into white vans.
Do not be a Snow White.
ohmygod is that a fucking chin hair?!
Reading this at my age, I see it all in a new light.
So the stepmom tries to kill Snow White because the kid is getting better looking by the day. And you know what? I can't even hate her for that one.
These young women with their taut skin and perky butts?
DEATH TO THEM ALL! <--ignore me, I don't mean that, it's just the menopause talking
But I'm betting Snow was wandering around the castle singing in that squeaky high-pitched voice and talking to animals. And here this perimenopausal queen is just wanting a little freaking peace and quiet. It was only a matter of time before the woman snapped and thought to herself: this weird bitch has to go.
I mean, how hard can it be to get rid of one chirpy teenager?
Well, let me tell you, it's harder than it looks.
The poor, beleaguered, middle-aged monarch is first foiled by the lying-ass huntsman who should have had her back, and then by these squirrely dwarves that Snow White takes up with in some hippie commune in the woods.
Queen can't catch a break.
Or so it seems...
Because.
After narrowly avoiding death twice, Snow White then chokes on a magic apple that she should have damn well known not to eat by that point.
And for reasons of plot is subsequently put under glass and on display in the woods by the dwarves.
That one always seemed...odd.
Then along comes true love.
Or at least a prince who falls in love with her beauty, and decides to tote her off - causing the apple to fall out of her mouth.
She pops up like a daisy and immediately marries the guy.
But let's face it, marrying a strange prince who wanted to steal her dead body wasn't even the iffiest thing she'd done up to that point.
Yeah. Take a moment to let that one sink in.
At the end of the day, Snow White is a doofus, the prince is a creep, and my sympathies lie with the hot mess of a witch.
The moral of the story?
Snow White is the patron saint of women who accept drinks from strangers, eat unverified brownies, and climb into white vans.
Do not be a Snow White.
February 20, 2016
Mom always tells me stories about how I liked movies when I was a kid. An Snow White was one of the movies she had to hide from me. Watching a movie a lot of times is common for kids and it's the time when the parents can relax. Well, not for my parents. For me Snow white was one of the most sad movies. I would cry all the time and scream "OMG! That is so sad! She is alone in the forest! How poor"
After reading it again, after my own "character development" from my own story, I still feel sad. Not because she is alone in the forest, but because Snow White never fights for what she thinks it's right. She is always running away and accepting everything that happens around her. As it's a really old story, we can also see how women was expected to just follow around.
So I get to the conclusion that the awesome character from this story was the evil queen. She was evil? Yes, she wasn't a decent person and she had the magic. But she knew how to fight back.
This book was not the Disney story one. It was the original Grimms' tale where you can see some dark spots around, which I liked more than the Disney happily-ever-after story. Plus this edition has some amazing dark and Gothic illustrations that turned the story much more interesting. It was a quick read but I made sure to stop for some time just to appreciate every detail from the pages. If you like Snow White, or if you don't because of some fairy tale fluffy nonsense parts, try this book. If you don't like it at least you get this gorgeous edition to decorate your shelf :)
After reading it again, after my own "character development" from my own story, I still feel sad. Not because she is alone in the forest, but because Snow White never fights for what she thinks it's right. She is always running away and accepting everything that happens around her. As it's a really old story, we can also see how women was expected to just follow around.
So I get to the conclusion that the awesome character from this story was the evil queen. She was evil? Yes, she wasn't a decent person and she had the magic. But she knew how to fight back.
This book was not the Disney story one. It was the original Grimms' tale where you can see some dark spots around, which I liked more than the Disney happily-ever-after story. Plus this edition has some amazing dark and Gothic illustrations that turned the story much more interesting. It was a quick read but I made sure to stop for some time just to appreciate every detail from the pages. If you like Snow White, or if you don't because of some fairy tale fluffy nonsense parts, try this book. If you don't like it at least you get this gorgeous edition to decorate your shelf :)
June 30, 2024
|| 2.0 stars ||
I know it’s a fairy tale, and should thus not be taken too seriously, but the pure and utter stupidity of Snow White really got on my nerves so badly. She genuinely had to have had less than a single brain cell, and her passivity and unwillingness to learn were truly astounding.
I’m certain that if she didn’t have her pretty privilege, nobody would have even cared to save her either. Sure, the Queen wouldn’t have had a reason to go after her in the first place, but let’s ignore that for argument’s sake.
Oddly enough, I was actually looking forward to reading this original fairy tale (even though I was never a fan of Snow White’s story), but it was exceedingly disappointing to me due to its complete lack of intelligence and rationale. It’s hard for me to root for a character if they don’t even attempt to save themselves and honestly seem to do everything in their power to make the dumbest possible decisions.
Oh, and the fact that she eventually marries the guy who tried to take her dead corpse to his castle because she was just too damn pretty to never look at again was… disturbing, at best.
P.S. The version I read didn’t have any illustrations, so maybe those could have made this more enjoyable or charming.
I know it’s a fairy tale, and should thus not be taken too seriously, but the pure and utter stupidity of Snow White really got on my nerves so badly. She genuinely had to have had less than a single brain cell, and her passivity and unwillingness to learn were truly astounding.
I’m certain that if she didn’t have her pretty privilege, nobody would have even cared to save her either. Sure, the Queen wouldn’t have had a reason to go after her in the first place, but let’s ignore that for argument’s sake.
Oddly enough, I was actually looking forward to reading this original fairy tale (even though I was never a fan of Snow White’s story), but it was exceedingly disappointing to me due to its complete lack of intelligence and rationale. It’s hard for me to root for a character if they don’t even attempt to save themselves and honestly seem to do everything in their power to make the dumbest possible decisions.
Oh, and the fact that she eventually marries the guy who tried to take her dead corpse to his castle because she was just too damn pretty to never look at again was… disturbing, at best.
P.S. The version I read didn’t have any illustrations, so maybe those could have made this more enjoyable or charming.
December 8, 2018
Disney have just released an epic boxset featuring all 55 animated classics, it was an instant purchase!
I also like to read the book before watching the movie, so this was a great opportunity to tick off so many great tales.
Quite a few of them are also part of the Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge.
So first up is the one that started it all: Snow White.
Everyone knows that basic story of this fairy tale, a jealous Queen is determined to kill her beautiful stepdaughter Snow White. Seeking sanctuary in the forest, Snow White soon becomes friends with seven dwarfs.
Disney kept pretty faithful to the original source, the only difference is how relentless the stepmother is with the numerous attempts to kill Snow White.
A really quick read, it’s definitely a classic!
I also like to read the book before watching the movie, so this was a great opportunity to tick off so many great tales.
Quite a few of them are also part of the Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge.
So first up is the one that started it all: Snow White.
Everyone knows that basic story of this fairy tale, a jealous Queen is determined to kill her beautiful stepdaughter Snow White. Seeking sanctuary in the forest, Snow White soon becomes friends with seven dwarfs.
Disney kept pretty faithful to the original source, the only difference is how relentless the stepmother is with the numerous attempts to kill Snow White.
A really quick read, it’s definitely a classic!
November 18, 2020
A story that is too short but entertaining and the truth is that I prefer this version than Disney's.
I liked the ending they gave to the mother of Snow White.
I liked the ending they gave to the mother of Snow White.
January 8, 2019
Love Love Love these editions. That are so pretty, illustrations are amazing. There's also Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella. Totally recommend.
December 22, 2014
I own almost 500 books, and this is by far the most beautiful (you don't know how hard it was not to write The Fairest of them All'. Puns).
Every illustration and piece of typography is a work of art. A gothic, creepy work of art.
I'm not sure I've ever read the original story before, I'm obviously more familiar with the Disney version, because this... this is messed up. The kids in the Grimm family must have had some issues.
Every illustration and piece of typography is a work of art. A gothic, creepy work of art.
I'm not sure I've ever read the original story before, I'm obviously more familiar with the Disney version, because this... this is messed up. The kids in the Grimm family must have had some issues.
June 29, 2023
Benjamin Lacombe este (după umila mea părere) un genial ilustrator al contemporanietății. Stilul său inedit este magie pură, capabil să te desprindă de realitate, transpunându-te într-o altă dimensiune...
March 12, 2017
This book would get five stars for me for the illustrations alone. This book is a work of art. Page-after-page of stunning, frame-worthy pictures. I almost want to buy a second copy so I can tear it apart and put it on my wall.
The story is one most of us know. Snow White is chased into the woods by her Evil Step-mother, presumed dead and goes to live with seven little men (bit shady!). I don't think I had ever heard this version though. Snow White has multiple attempts (and successes) made on life by the Step-Mother and by the end of it, I just thought they should let Snow White stay dead because she wasn't the brightest young thing.
If you are going to read this, make sure you read this copy. The author is Camilla Rose Gracia and her artwork is stunning. Don't even bother borrowing this one, just buy it. You'll be looking at it again.
The story is one most of us know. Snow White is chased into the woods by her Evil Step-mother, presumed dead and goes to live with seven little men (bit shady!). I don't think I had ever heard this version though. Snow White has multiple attempts (and successes) made on life by the Step-Mother and by the end of it, I just thought they should let Snow White stay dead because she wasn't the brightest young thing.
If you are going to read this, make sure you read this copy. The author is Camilla Rose Gracia and her artwork is stunning. Don't even bother borrowing this one, just buy it. You'll be looking at it again.
December 15, 2024
Magic Mirror on the wall...
ohmygod is that a fucking chin hair?!
Reading this at my age, I see it all in a new light.
So the stepmom tries to kill Snow White because the kid is getting better looking by the day. And you know what? I can't even hate her for that one.
These young women with their taut skin and perky butts?
DEATH TO THEM ALL! <--ignore me, I don't mean that, it's just the menopause talking
But I'm betting Snow was wandering around the castle singing in that squeaky high-pitched voice and talking to animals. And here this perimenopausal queen is just wanting a little freaking peace and quiet. It was only a matter of time before the woman snapped and thought to herself: this weird bitch has to go.
I mean, how hard can it be to get rid of one chirpy teenager?
Well, let me tell you, it's harder than it looks.
The poor, beleaguered, middle-aged monarch is first foiled by the lying-ass huntsman who should have had her back, and then by these squirrely dwarves that Snow White takes up with in some hippie commune in the woods.
Queen can't catch a break.
Or so it seems...
Because.
After narrowly avoiding death twice, Snow White then chokes on a magic apple that she should have damn well known not to eat by that point.
And for reasons of plot is subsequently put under glass and on display in the woods by the dwarves.
That one always seemed...odd.
Then along comes true love.
Or at least a prince who falls in love with her beauty, and decides to tote her off - causing the apple to fall out of her mouth.
She pops up like a daisy and immediately marries the guy.
But let's face it, marrying a strange prince who wanted to steal her dead body wasn't even the iffiest thing she'd done up to that point.
Yeah. Take a moment to let that one sink in.
At the end of the day, Snow White is a doofus, the prince is a creep, and my sympathies lie with the hot mess of a witch.
The moral of the story?
Snow White is the patron saint of women who accept drinks from strangers, eat unverified brownies, and climb into white vans.
Do not be a Snow White.
ohmygod is that a fucking chin hair?!
Reading this at my age, I see it all in a new light.
So the stepmom tries to kill Snow White because the kid is getting better looking by the day. And you know what? I can't even hate her for that one.
These young women with their taut skin and perky butts?
DEATH TO THEM ALL! <--ignore me, I don't mean that, it's just the menopause talking
But I'm betting Snow was wandering around the castle singing in that squeaky high-pitched voice and talking to animals. And here this perimenopausal queen is just wanting a little freaking peace and quiet. It was only a matter of time before the woman snapped and thought to herself: this weird bitch has to go.
I mean, how hard can it be to get rid of one chirpy teenager?
Well, let me tell you, it's harder than it looks.
The poor, beleaguered, middle-aged monarch is first foiled by the lying-ass huntsman who should have had her back, and then by these squirrely dwarves that Snow White takes up with in some hippie commune in the woods.
Queen can't catch a break.
Or so it seems...
Because.
After narrowly avoiding death twice, Snow White then chokes on a magic apple that she should have damn well known not to eat by that point.
And for reasons of plot is subsequently put under glass and on display in the woods by the dwarves.
That one always seemed...odd.
Then along comes true love.
Or at least a prince who falls in love with her beauty, and decides to tote her off - causing the apple to fall out of her mouth.
She pops up like a daisy and immediately marries the guy.
But let's face it, marrying a strange prince who wanted to steal her dead body wasn't even the iffiest thing she'd done up to that point.
Yeah. Take a moment to let that one sink in.
At the end of the day, Snow White is a doofus, the prince is a creep, and my sympathies lie with the hot mess of a witch.
The moral of the story?
Snow White is the patron saint of women who accept drinks from strangers, eat unverified brownies, and climb into white vans.
Do not be a Snow White.
January 10, 2022
Nowadays, an innocent, virginal girl moving into a cottage and cleaning/cooking/etc for seven older unmarried men would raise so many red flags...
It's a overall enjoyable fairy tale, with a lot of creative retellings and twists done by other people.
It's a overall enjoyable fairy tale, with a lot of creative retellings and twists done by other people.
December 27, 2015
Seriously: Snow White is the silliest character I've ever met. How could you be so naive despite all dwarves' warnings? And MOST OF ALL : how could you consent to marry someone you knew for a second only because he tells you that he has feelings for you? Are you that narcissic? (that prince is also very dumb since he never talked to her - he was just barely looking at a dead mannequin?!)
Ew. Next.
Ew. Next.
September 21, 2023
i'm not trying to victim blame, but maybe natural selection was trying to take snow white out
September 6, 2016
First of all, Snow White is an idiot. Dude, STOP OPENING THE DAMN DOOR!
But I love the Brothers Grimm's stories and it was a pleasure to read.
The artwork is so eerie, a little creepy, and yet gorgeous. A ton of thanks to my best friend for gifting me this much-desired copy of the book.
But I love the Brothers Grimm's stories and it was a pleasure to read.
The artwork is so eerie, a little creepy, and yet gorgeous. A ton of thanks to my best friend for gifting me this much-desired copy of the book.
January 14, 2016
I'll probably give 5 stars to almost anything that has Camille Rose Garcia's name on it. This edition is simply stunning!
May 2, 2022
This particular book, illustrated by Charles Santore is absolutely gorgeous and worth reading for both adults and kids. However, I can't help but wonder how the stepmother/evil queen might have turned out if she'd had some therapy to work out whatever issues she had instead of getting all jealous and trying to kill her stepdaughter.
November 30, 2020
This is in my fairy tale collection at home and it is my FAVORITE fairy tale illustrated story. I've seen many Snow White illustrated books but the artwork by Charles Santore of the story of Snow White is my personal favorite. Truth be told, I read all my books on the computer, telephone, or tablet and I'm not big on having a huge library taking up space in my house. That being said, I do have a huge leather bound collection and a small fairy tale collection. I feel that it is important to have some of my personal favorite books at hand and I couldn't be without this one.
This is the story of a beautiful princess that is as white as snow, hence her name, and thus her wicked step mother is very envious of her beauty and pursues the death of the beautiful young maiden. Snow White retreats into the woods and lives with little dwarfs but eventually is cursed by the evil queen. It is one of my favorite fairy tales of hexes, poison, and the power of love.
June 25, 2015
Who doesn't love an old fashioned fairytale? Admittedly a little more gruesome in its original version, but I loved reading this classic!
My favorite actress portraying Snow White in motion picture...
I also love the cover art of this particular edition...
My favorite actress portraying Snow White in motion picture...
I also love the cover art of this particular edition...
April 24, 2012
The telling of "Snow White" gets a very exciting makeover courtesy of Camille Rose Garcia's dazzling artwork. Her work is resplendent in color with endless drabs of vertical stalactites framing each image. The typo work by Roberto De Vicq De Cumptich compliments her Goth meets Fleischer Brothers aesthetic beautifully.
June 25, 2019
Man, I just have to say: storytelling has greatly and magnificently progressed over the centuries. Reading some the the Brothers Grimm tales has me appreciating the literature I get to experiences today.
January 20, 2016
Una edición preciosa con ilustraciones de Iban Barrenetxea. Es muy cortito pero es una pasada, el cuento original de los hermanos Grimm dista mucho d ela versión de Disney.
Want to read
October 24, 2022
April 17, 2023
[read for my independent studies of folklore & mythology]
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overall > ✩ 4 stars
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• ✩ 4 stars
little snow-white (1812)
• ✩ 3.5 stars
little snow-white (1857)
• ✩ 3.75 stars
snowwhite (1916) {a europe-wide 'reconstruction'} by joseph jacobs
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overall > ✩ 4 stars
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• ✩ 4 stars
little snow-white (1812)
• ✩ 3.5 stars
little snow-white (1857)
• ✩ 3.75 stars
snowwhite (1916) {a europe-wide 'reconstruction'} by joseph jacobs
February 5, 2021
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, illustrated by Chihiro Iwasaki.
The classic fairy-tale of the beautiful young princess Snow White, with her skin as white as snow, hair as black as ebony and lips as red as blood, is retold in this lovely picture-book and paired with the gorgeous watercolor artwork of Japanese artist Chihiro Iwasaki. Translated by Anthea Bell, the story follows the familiar lines, as Snow White flees into the forest, following her wicked stepmother's attempt to have her killed, and finds refuge at the home of the seven dwarves. Still not safe, she must endure two more assassination attempts by her stepmother, the latter of which seems to succeed. Seemingly dead, Snow White is placed in a glass coffin by the grieving dwarves, until a prince happens along and falls in love with her...
I have read and enjoyed a number of picture-book retellings of western folk and fairy-tales illustrated by Iwasaki, from The Little Mermaid to The Red Shoes , so I was eager to get to this presentation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. I love Iwasaki's artwork, which always features a subtle, lovely color palette, and an enchanting sense of movement. This was no different, and I greatly enjoyed poring over the pages. It was an interesting choice to depict Snow White herself almost completely through ink lines and white space. The dwarves themselves were more colorful, with their black leggings and purple tunics, and were adorable, more sprightly than the more traditional plump examples of their kind. Highly recommended, both to readers who enjoy folk and fairy-tales, and to fellow fans of Iwasaki's work.
The classic fairy-tale of the beautiful young princess Snow White, with her skin as white as snow, hair as black as ebony and lips as red as blood, is retold in this lovely picture-book and paired with the gorgeous watercolor artwork of Japanese artist Chihiro Iwasaki. Translated by Anthea Bell, the story follows the familiar lines, as Snow White flees into the forest, following her wicked stepmother's attempt to have her killed, and finds refuge at the home of the seven dwarves. Still not safe, she must endure two more assassination attempts by her stepmother, the latter of which seems to succeed. Seemingly dead, Snow White is placed in a glass coffin by the grieving dwarves, until a prince happens along and falls in love with her...
I have read and enjoyed a number of picture-book retellings of western folk and fairy-tales illustrated by Iwasaki, from The Little Mermaid to The Red Shoes , so I was eager to get to this presentation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. I love Iwasaki's artwork, which always features a subtle, lovely color palette, and an enchanting sense of movement. This was no different, and I greatly enjoyed poring over the pages. It was an interesting choice to depict Snow White herself almost completely through ink lines and white space. The dwarves themselves were more colorful, with their black leggings and purple tunics, and were adorable, more sprightly than the more traditional plump examples of their kind. Highly recommended, both to readers who enjoy folk and fairy-tales, and to fellow fans of Iwasaki's work.
July 3, 2015
Mais um clássico infantil e mais um com as ilustrações perfeitas (para mim, claro) de Camille Rose Garcia.
Se eu já adoro esta história, ao lê-la com estas ilustrações, tornou-se ainda mais agradável e ainda mais favorita (o que não sei como é possível).
Creio que toda a gente conhece do que se trata.
Se não, aqui fica: Sem mãe e sem pai, Branca de Neve, fica à mercê da sua madrasta, uma rainha que era muito orgulhosa da sua beleza e que, como tal, não admitia que mais ninguém fosse mais bela do que ela.
Assim, quando Branca de Neve cresce e se começa a perceber o quão bonita é, escusado será dizer que desperta a raiva, o ciúme e a inveja desta rainha malvada, sendo que, nem sequer a admite perto dela. Nem sequer a quer ver.
Manda chamar então um criado para a levar para longe, para uma floresta, para a matar e para lhe trazer os pulmões e o fígado como prova de que a matou.
O senhor assim faz mas... à última da hora não consegue cumprir a ordem e manda Branca de Neve fugir, matando em seguida um porco selvagem levando os seu orgãos como substituição para a sua rainha...
Branca de Neve, foge e encontra ao fim de muitas horas uma pequena casa com sete camas muito pequenas, uma mesa com sete pratos, sete garfos, sete facas e tudo em número sete.
Muito cansada, deita-se na última cama e adormece... mais tarde aparecem os donos dessas camas e dessa casa... são os sete anões.
E assim, quando a rainha mais tarde descobre através da sua conversa com o espelho (que não mentia nunca) que a Branca de Neve afinal continua viva... vai tentar de tudo para a fazer desaparecer de uma vez por todas...
O filme da Disney é maravilhoso e já perdi a conta às vezes que o vi e... continuo a ver.
Agora este livro, li-o ontem mas... já tenho a sensação que o irei ler... incontáveis vezes para me maravilhar com a história e com todos os desenhos recriados e pintados.
Se eu já adoro esta história, ao lê-la com estas ilustrações, tornou-se ainda mais agradável e ainda mais favorita (o que não sei como é possível).
Creio que toda a gente conhece do que se trata.
Se não, aqui fica: Sem mãe e sem pai, Branca de Neve, fica à mercê da sua madrasta, uma rainha que era muito orgulhosa da sua beleza e que, como tal, não admitia que mais ninguém fosse mais bela do que ela.
Assim, quando Branca de Neve cresce e se começa a perceber o quão bonita é, escusado será dizer que desperta a raiva, o ciúme e a inveja desta rainha malvada, sendo que, nem sequer a admite perto dela. Nem sequer a quer ver.
Manda chamar então um criado para a levar para longe, para uma floresta, para a matar e para lhe trazer os pulmões e o fígado como prova de que a matou.
O senhor assim faz mas... à última da hora não consegue cumprir a ordem e manda Branca de Neve fugir, matando em seguida um porco selvagem levando os seu orgãos como substituição para a sua rainha...
Branca de Neve, foge e encontra ao fim de muitas horas uma pequena casa com sete camas muito pequenas, uma mesa com sete pratos, sete garfos, sete facas e tudo em número sete.
Muito cansada, deita-se na última cama e adormece... mais tarde aparecem os donos dessas camas e dessa casa... são os sete anões.
E assim, quando a rainha mais tarde descobre através da sua conversa com o espelho (que não mentia nunca) que a Branca de Neve afinal continua viva... vai tentar de tudo para a fazer desaparecer de uma vez por todas...
O filme da Disney é maravilhoso e já perdi a conta às vezes que o vi e... continuo a ver.
Agora este livro, li-o ontem mas... já tenho a sensação que o irei ler... incontáveis vezes para me maravilhar com a história e com todos os desenhos recriados e pintados.
September 5, 2022
Mantenendo il testo fedele alla versione dei Grimm, con illustrazioni inconsuete Rossato prova a restituirci tutta l'arcaica potenza e la ricchezza semantica di una favola troppe volte adattata, limata ed edulcorata, omologata a 'innocuo' prodotto di intrattenimento per bambini.
Fondamentale il commento finale e la guida alle illustrazioni, per poter apprezzare appieno il frutto della sua ricerca e la sua traduzione grafica.
Fondamentale il commento finale e la guida alle illustrazioni, per poter apprezzare appieno il frutto della sua ricerca e la sua traduzione grafica.
Le antiche origini di Biancaneve
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In questo libro ho cercato di tradurre visivamente la mia ricerca sulla fiaba di Biancaneve e il suo legame con i riti iniziatici femminili delle società matriarcali. […] Nella fiaba è centrale il rapporto tra l'Iniziatrice e l'Iniziata (la Regina e Biancaneve). Sono descritti poi con chiarezza le tre tipologie di “oggetti sacri” usati nelle iniziazioni: oggetti che vengono indossati (la cintura), oggetti legati al rito dei capelli (il pettine) e, infine, bevande o cibi 'soporiferi' (la mela). Inoltre, ritroviamo ben distinte le tre tappe del rito: l'allontanamento dal mondo dell'infanzia, la cerimonia iniziatica e il ritorno alla comunità come adulta. Ma non solo: la storia di Biancaneve è permeata di simboli legati alla Grande Dea, la divinità delle origini che tradizionalmente si presenta con tre volti. Il primo è il volto di una bambina, associata al bianco, alla primavera e alla luna crescente, il suo secondo volto è di una donna avvenente, legata al colore rosso e alla luna piena e, infine, il suo terzo aspetto è quello di una vecchia megera, associata al nero e alla luna calante. Questa dea è la Natura stessa, che guida i suoi figli tra le luci e le ombre della foresta della vita: madre affettuosa e generatrice, terribile strega che divora e uccide, fanciulla portatrice di rinascita.
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