Book excerpt: The story of Cinderella is timeless; while most people are familiar with the tale for Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault, the true origins are unknown. This large anthology collects over 10 of the best known Cinderella stories from around the world.Some of the authors include Louisa May Alcott, Amanda M. Douglas, Marjorie Cooke, Giambattista Basille, Richard Davis, and, of course, Charles Perrault and Brothers Grimm.This anthology also include a modern French and Spanish bilingual translation.The following tales are included in this collection:Cinderella: The Little Glass Slipper By Charles Perrault, Cinderella By Richard Harding Davis, Cinderella By Anonymous, Cinderella Jane By Marjorie Benton Cooke, Little Cinderella By Anonymous, A Modern Cinderella By Louisa May Alcott, A Modern, Cinderella By Amanda M. Douglas, Cinderella In French and English, Cinderella In Spanish and English, Cinderella In Modern English, Cenerentola by Giambattista Basile