Perrault Charles Perrault & Michalowska Tamara Michalowska 
Cinderella: The Fairy Tale in Comics 

Cinderella is one of the most popular fairy tales of all time. The story of a humble girl persecuted by her stepmother and stepsisters, who is transformed into a beautiful princess, has had a magnetic effect for centuries on the imagination of children and adults alike. The character of Cinderella — personifying contrary fates — as well as the complex relationships within her family, the myth of the fairy, the perfect Prince Charming and the symbolism of the lost slipper are all elements that come together to fascinate many, including painters, theater and film directors, literary scholars, psychologists and… comic book artists!Among required school readings, famous works of fiction for children and young people are also available in the form of comics. All fairy tales or novels included in this series keep alive the literary values of the original works, being faithful both in language and storyline. The visualpresentation facilitates understanding and enhances the pleasure, thereby encouraging the youngest generation to read and learnmore.