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Once upon a time a man owned a donkey who had carried sacks to the mill patiently for many long years. Read the first page
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Not her best
18 Oct 2008
By Lientje
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Format:Hardcover
I collect children's illustrated books and within that collection
of I have several sub-sets, one of which is the Brothers Grimm "Bremen Town Musicians."
There are two specific reasons for this sub-set. One is that my ancestors come from
the area in Germany near Bremen (I am also going to start the Pied Piper sub-set for
the same reason) and the other is that architecture plays heavily in my decision on
whether to buy a particular book. I love the architecture found in past centuries'
Germany and many of the books on these two particular fairy tales have great examples of it.
When I discovered that Zwerger had illustrated her version of this story,
I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I was, quite frankly, very
disappointed. I recognize Zwerger as being one of the world's most
popular and brilliant illustrators of children's books. I own several
books by her. But this one just misses it, particularly in her
offerings of the architecture. There is a windmill that is lovely,
but not Germanic looking at all or even germaine to the story, and then
there is the house of destination that looks like the tool shed sitting
in my own back yard.
The feast of the robbers is done very well, probably the best I have
seen, but beyond that, well, it just doesn't feel like Zwerger at all.
I would have given it 3 stars or possibly even 4 if it weren't Zwerger,
but this book truly was a disappointment to me
of I have several sub-sets, one of which is the Brothers Grimm "Bremen Town Musicians."
There are two specific reasons for this sub-set. One is that my ancestors come from
the area in Germany near Bremen (I am also going to start the Pied Piper sub-set for
the same reason) and the other is that architecture plays heavily in my decision on
whether to buy a particular book. I love the architecture found in past centuries'
Germany and many of the books on these two particular fairy tales have great examples of it.
When I discovered that Zwerger had illustrated her version of this story,
I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I was, quite frankly, very
disappointed. I recognize Zwerger as being one of the world's most
popular and brilliant illustrators of children's books. I own several
books by her. But this one just misses it, particularly in her
offerings of the architecture. There is a windmill that is lovely,
but not Germanic looking at all or even germaine to the story, and then
there is the house of destination that looks like the tool shed sitting
in my own back yard.
The feast of the robbers is done very well, probably the best I have
seen, but beyond that, well, it just doesn't feel like Zwerger at all.
I would have given it 3 stars or possibly even 4 if it weren't Zwerger,
but this book truly was a disappointment to me
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A Good Telling of a Deservedly Much-Loved Tale
19 Nov 2010
By Shanna A. Gonzalez
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This is another faithfully translated edition of the classic Bremen Town fairy tale. Lisbeth Zwerger, in her inimitable style, illustrates the old story using images from more contemporary scenes, with the abstract, dreamlike quality that characterizes much of her work. Anthea Bell's translation is vivid and clear, and the story moves itself along as the four animals set out on the road together seeking a new destiny, then happen upon a group of robbers in a forest house and devise a way to use the robbers' own fears against them. The story contains pathos, drama, humor, and a deeply moral ending as four faithful creatures, having been denied their place after lives of faithful service, find a way to take ill-gotten gains away from those who manifestly do not deserve them. It's been loved for over a century, for good reason, and this edition is a good choice to perpetuate it: as the closing line says: "The last man to tell this tale isn't dead yet." It's best suited for a preschool or elementary audience.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Luminous
6 May 2007
By CB
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I am a huge fan of Lizbeth Zwerger, the illustrator of this traditional fairy tale. Technically, her work is extraordinary, but it is the magic she brings to every book she illustrates that lures me in every time. From The Wizard of Oz to Alice in Wonderland, Zwerger brings something new to even the most familiar children's stories. To me, her illustrations are works of art, but they are never cute and fuzzy. They may have more appeal for grown-ups or older children.
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