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Can I read The Tale of Tales (Penguin Classics) on EtoBox?
The Tale of Tales (Penguin Classics) by Giambattista Basile; Nancy L. Canepa; Nancy L. Canepa; Jack Zipes; Carmelo Lettere is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Tale of Tales (Penguin Classics) about?
A rollicking, bawdy collection of 50 fairy tales told by 10 storytellers over five days follows the compilation efforts of 17th-century Italian poet Giambattista Basile and traces the experiences of a cursed princess who would win back her betrothed.
Who reads The Tale of Tales (Penguin Classics)?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Giambattista Basile; Nancy L. Canepa; Nancy L. Canepa; Jack Zipes; Carmelo Lettere
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780143129141
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, Folklore, Romance
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (81 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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