Rapunzel (Translated): The Original Version

This newly translated edition of 'Rapunzel' new English translation of Charlotte-Rose de Caumont de La Force's 'Persinette,' the original version of Rapunzel. Caught stealing in a fairy's garden, a man is compelled to promise his unborn child to the fairy in return for his life and his wife's well-being. The fairy then raises the child herself and traps her inside a secluded, lofty tower. Eventually, a prince stumbles upon this tower and proposes marriage to the girl. However, upon discovering their union, the fairy is driven to seek revenge.Rapunzel is a classic fairy tale full of romance, wonder and psychological depth. Readers might also be charmed by its simplicity and its supernatural elements that are rich with symbolism.