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Book Synopsis: Surely among the most original and gifted of children's book illustrators, Paul O. Zelinsky has once again with unmatched emotional authority, control of space, and narrative capability brought forth a unique vision for an age-old tale. Few artists at work today can touch the level at which his paintings tell a story and exert their hold.
Zelinsky's retelling of Rapunzel reaches back beyond the Grimms to a late-seventeenth-century French tale by Mlle. la Force, who based hers on the Neapolitan tale Petrosinella in a collection popular at the time. The artist understands the story's fundamentals to be about possessiveness, confinement, and separation, rather than about punishment and deprivation. Thus the tower the sorceress gives Rapunzel here is not a desolate, barren structure of denial but one of esoteric beauty on the outside and physical luxury within. And the world the artist creates through the elements in his paintings - the palette, control of light, landscape, characters, architecture, interiors, costumes - speaks to us not of an ugly witch who cruelly imprisons a beautiful young girl, but of a mother figure who powerfully resists her child's inevitable growth, and of a young woman and man who must struggle in the wilderness for the self-reliance that is the true beginning of their adulthood.
As ever, and yet always somehow in newly arresting fashion, Paul O. Zelinsky's work thrillingly shows us the events of the story while guiding us beyond them to the truths that have made it endure.
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Immerse yourself in a magical world with Rapunzel, the Caldecott Honor Book by the renowned children's book illustrator, Paul O. Zelinsky. With his unmatched emotional authority and narrative capability, Zelinsky brings forth a unique vision and storytelling mastery to this classic tale. His exquisite paintings tell a captivating story that will leave you spellbound.
Zelinsky's retelling of Rapunzel takes inspiration from a late-seventeenth-century French tale, going beyond the well-known Grimm version. He delves into the themes of possessiveness, confinement, and separation, creating a rich narrative that resonates with readers of all ages. Unlike the bleak towers depicted in other versions, Zelinsky's tower is a place of ethereal beauty and luxury, captivating us with its allure.
The world Zelinsky creates in his illustrations is a feast for the senses. His masterful control of light, vibrant palette, and intricately detailed landscapes, characters, architecture, and costumes transport you into a world of wonder. In his interpretation, Rapunzel's story is not about punishment and deprivation, but about the powerful resistance of a mother figure and the struggle for self-reliance that defines the transition to adulthood.
Paul O. Zelinsky's work transcends mere illustrations to reveal deeper truths and timeless lessons. With each turn of the page, you'll be enthralled by the events of Rapunzel's journey, while also being guided to deeper understandings that have made this story endure for centuries. Experience the magic yourself and rediscover the beauty of Rapunzel
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