Charles Perrault's wonderful fairy tales have captivated and enchanted children and adults all over the world for centuries. In stories full of magic and adventure, good always triumphs over evil, resourcefulness and courage are duly rewarded, honesty and wit prove stronger than lies and deceit, and love—stronger than death. Mighty kings and kind queens, valiant princes and beautiful princesses, wise sorceresses and fairies, bloodthirsty ogres and ruthless villains come to life in Alexey Dmitrievich Reypolsky's magnificent illustrations, which perfectly capture the charm of these timeless fairy tales.
