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Originally published in 1927, Told Again is an enchanting collection of elegant fairy tales, showcasing the formidable talents of Walter de la Mare, one of the most celebrated writers of children鈥檚 literature during the first half of the twentieth century. His abundant literary gifts can be savored once more in this beautiful new edition. Nineteen adapted classics, including 鈥淩apunzel,鈥� 鈥淟ittle Red Riding-Hood,鈥� 鈥淩umplestiltskin,鈥� and 鈥淭he Sleeping Beauty,鈥� are made new by de la Mare鈥檚 poetic insights and graceful prose, making these tales appropriate for younger readers. With marvelous black and white illustrations by A. H. Watson, this volume also presents a splendid introduction by Philip Pullman, the contemporary master of fantasy literature.