Red Riding Hood by Lydia Louisa Anna Very
Red Riding Hood is a classic fairy tale about a young girl who is sent to visit her grandmother in the woods. Along the way, she meets a wolf who tricks her into revealing her grandmother's whereabouts. When she arrives at her grandmother's house, she finds that the wolf has eaten her grandmother and is waiting for her. Red Riding Hood outwits the wolf and escapes with her life. The story of Red Riding Hood is retold in Lydia Louisa Anna Very's book, Red Riding Hood. In this version, Red Riding Hood is a brave and resourceful girl who is determined to save her grandmother from the wolf. She uses her wits and courage to outsmart the wolf and escape with her life. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a helpful woodcutter, a wise old woman, and a mysterious stranger. Red Riding Hood is a timeless tale of courage and resourcefulness. Lydia Louisa Anna Very's version of the story is a delightful retelling that will captivate readers of all ages.
By Lydia Louisa Anna Very · First published 1883 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Children's Literature · 867 words
First lines
There was a lonely cabin / Within a dark, old wood, / And in it, with her mother / There dwelt Red Riding Hood.
The tall old trees above them / Their winter fire supplied / When Autumn's flaming sunsets / From their red leaves had died.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lydia Louisa Anna Very
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Children's Literature, Romance
- Length: 867 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The title of the book is a reference to the classic fairy tale of 'Little Red Riding Hood', and the author's name is a reference to the Brothers Grimm, who wrote the original version of the story.
- Fantasy — The book is likely to contain elements of fantasy, as it is based on a classic fairy tale, which often contain fantastical elements.
- Children's Literature — The book is likely to be aimed at a younger audience, as it is based on a classic fairy tale, which is often read to children.
- Romance — The book may contain elements of romance, as the original fairy tale often contains romantic elements, such as the relationship between Red Riding Hood and the Wolf.
Tags
Fairy tales · Folklore · Germany · Rotkäppchen · Stories in rhyme · bed · butter · cabin · carry · darling · day · eat