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A retelling of the German folktale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a sorceress.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My six year old daughter loves this romantic tale of love conquering all. The gorgeous pictures add to the enchantment. Look closely for the grey cat! I do not think that this story is age-inappropriate: adults get married and have babies all the time where I come from. Even six year olds seem to understand that. My only qualm is that the witch is a bit scary looking, especially when she is cutting off Rapunzel's hair. But that little fright seems to add to the tale, because when it all works out in the end, it is that much more sweet. I hope that Mr. Zelinski continues to publish his interpretation of ancient fairytales, because I will certainly keep buying them.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"When I was a young girl, I had long braids, and always wanted to be Rapunzel," confided a colleague at a recent meeting. Paul Zelinsky's Caldecott award-winning retelling of this age-old tale of a mother-to-be's craving for the forbidden rapunzel, a possessive sorceress, a beautiful girl with an unending cascade of silky hair shut away in a remote tower, and a handsome prince just might reawaken those desires. In his informative "Note About Rapunzel ," Zelinsky relates how he drew on elements from the early French and Italian sources as well as from the better known Grimm version of this tale to create his own compelling version. Thus, some details of the story are less familiar. Rapunzel naively reveals that she has had a visitor in the tower when she asks the sorceress to help her with her dress for, "It is growing so tight around my waist, it doesn't want to fit me anymore." Other elements, retold in their familiar spare rhythm, such as "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!" retain ther original power. Zelinsky uses the formal beauty of Renaissance art to evoke both the physical beauty of the characters and the Italian landscape. His large oil paintings overflow with softly muted colors, billowing folds of finely detailed period costumes, ornate architecture, and majestic landscapes. His masterful use of glinting and filtering light illuminates every page. Zelinsky's Rapunzel is a book to be treasured by anyone who appreciates a timeless tale and delights in an object of visual beauty.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I agree with earlier reviewers that there is room to wonder for whom this book is intended, adults or children. The story is very slight , and the question arises whether it is adorned or swamped by the otiose, High Renaissance illustrations from Florence or Siena. In either case there is a striking disparity between simple story and and elaborate visuals that suggests coffee book rather than children's story, museum of book illustration through the ages rather than kitchen or book box.
Those above who worry about the pregnancy of Rapunzel and horror! that she's a single parent do protest too much. The text clearly states she and her beau were "married" (though where are priest, ring and bridesmaids?) so we can all relax......
Those above who worry about the pregnancy of Rapunzel and horror! that she's a single parent do protest too much. The text clearly states she and her beau were "married" (though where are priest, ring and bridesmaids?) so we can all relax......
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beautiful illustrations
This book about the well known tale Rapunzel is unusual in that it is absolutely stunningly illustrated. The pictures are based on Italian Renaissance paintings. Read more
Published on 16 April 2009 by Ditte
A beautifully research presentation of this famous tale.
This is a retelling of the famous children's fairy tale, probably first presented in 1634, of a young woman with exceptionally long hair who is kept prisoner in a tall tower by a... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 1999
Age-inappropriate text with beautiful illustrations
A beautifully illustrated book with unfortunately a very inappropriate interpretation of a fabulous fairy tale. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 1999
Sucrose Overdose
Zelinsky gives this classic tale an incredibly romantic treatment, which will make you wonder if he forgot his target audience. Read more
Published on 12 July 1998
Full of lush images!
What an incredibly beautiful and lush picture book. It's nice to see the classics come alive with an artist who paints as if every picture could be hanging on the walls of your... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 1998
A beautifully illustrated rendition of the fairytale
This version of Repunzel is the best illustrated edition I've yet encountered, and I would heartily agree that it is worthy of a Caldecott. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 1998
A superbly detailed version of a traditional tale.
An excellent choice for many ages. This book is a beautiful and rich rendition of a traditional tale. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 1998
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