Cinderella (Take Shobo Bunko)

[Machine Translation] Cinderella" is a story loved by women and children all over the world. What is the origin of this story, which has been the basis of many movies, animations, and dramas? Cinderella is tormented by her stepmother and her stepdaughter. One day, a ball is held at the castle, but she has neither the dress nor the shoes to wear. However, a mysterious power transforms her into a beautiful Cinderella and she attends the ball. However, the spell will be broken at 12 o'clock, and she must return home before then. Cinderella is the center of attention at the ball, and the prince is taken with her, but in her haste to return home, she loses her slipper.... The "Cinderella Story" has been passed down from generation to generation based on folklore from a wide range of regions. This collection contains various versions of the story that everyone knows.

世界中の女性や子供たちから愛されている物語―『シンデレラ』。これまで数多くの映画やアニメ、ドラマの元となってきた物語の原点とは?継母とその連れ子によって苛められているシンデレラ。ある日、城で舞踏会が開かれることになるが、彼女には着ていくドレスも靴もない。しかし、不可思議な力によって美しく変貌を遂げて舞踏会に出席したシンデレラ。しかし、魔法は12時には解けてしまうので、それまでには家に帰ることが条件。シンデレラは舞踏会で注目を浴び、王子に見初められるが、あわてて帰ったために靴を落としてしまう...。古くから広い地域に伝わる民間伝承をもとに語り継がれてきた“シンデレラ・ストーリー”。誰もが知ってる物語の様々なヴァージョンを収録。