Unknown Author. — York: Printed by J. Kendrew, Colliergate, 1822. — 23 p.
’’Adventures of the Beautiful Little Maid Cinderilla, or the History of a Glass Slipper’’ is one of the best versions of the well-known fairy tale of Cinderella. While this particular publication uses a spelling that is different from the Cinderella we refer to in common parlance, nevertheless, the story of Cinderilla as narrated in this book is not too different from other versions with quite a few illustrations around the key moments of the plot.
The story of Cinderella is estimated to be over 1,000 years old with the first traces of its written form found in China. While some modern versions of the fairy tale have tweaked the plot further, ’’Adventures of the Beautiful Little Maid Cinderilla, or the History of a Glass Slipper’’ sticks to the traditional storyline of a hapless girl, victimised by her family, supernatural interventions of the god mother and finally the marriage with the prince. While some versions pivot the story around a lost ring, this particular plot revolves around the glass slippers worn by Cinderilla at the ball.
’’Adventures of the Beautiful Little Maid Cinderilla, or the History of a Glass Slipper’’ is a timeless classic which will continue to reign as one of the favourite fairy tales of all time. It teaches the virtues of kindness and the victory of good over bad. At just 26 pages, this one is a quick read and reminiscent of childhood memories.
