Old French Fairy Tales

by Virginia Sterrett

Overview

A wonderful book by Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse De Segur (1799-1874) of 5 timeless French fairy tales, magnificently illustrated with beautiful and dramatic color and black-and-white drawings by Virginia Frances Sterrett (1900-1931). De Segur, a French writer of Russian descent, wrote numerous books, the most famous of which was Les Malheurs de Sophie (Sophie's Misfortunes). Done when she was only 19 years of age, this was Chicago-born Sterrett's first book. She is often called the "female Kay Nielsen," referring to the renowned Danish fairy tale illustrator.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429011860
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	05/31/2010
Series:	Applewood Books
Pages:	296
Sales rank:	729,912
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

1799-1874