Alphabe Thursday K is for Kingdoms Kings and Princesses
July 31, 2014
In the absence of my trusty nursery rhyme book; I take the opportunity to look at the Cordel. I have written a little about these in a previous visit to Rio. We have since found a little collection of books where some of the fairy tales have been adapted for the new generations. Also looking more closely, the editors discuss the wood cutting methods used for centuries to produce the cordels and the way in which contemporary illustrators have embraced the old and new methods to produce something new and different …. refreshing!
This story of a vagabond called Jose, follows the way he goes to seek reconciliation with his father and brothers, revenge on a demon barber, the King’s honour and the love of the princess.
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I love the idea of adapting fairy tales for modern audiences….
This has been done beautifully xxx
I think there was a TV program years ago called “Fractured Fairy Tales”. Gee, I can’t remember. Anyway, might be fun to resurrect that one.
OOOOh I will look out for that on Youtube xxx
Creative post for K ~ love the modern tale ~ thanks,
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
From Brazil I send many good wishes xx
I’ve never heard the word cordel before, or at least didn’t remember it. I’ve always loved fairy tales, though some can be vicious! {:-D
Oh you would love the genre they are just like chapbooks that were popular in the 18th century … very interestingxxx
Very creative!
I love the king picture to the right. Is that a woodcut?
You’ve been quite klever with this round of Alphabe-Thursday.
I always look forward to seeing what you’ve come up with!
Thanks for linking.
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yes it is a wood cut … I have enjoyed doing the alphabet this time