"In a few years, the date-tree had grown as tall as a woman, and out of it came a Fairy, who said to Zezolla, 'What do you wish for?'"Before Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, Basile penned the first modern literary transcription of the Cinderella fairytale. It is the story of Zezolla, the daughter of an Italian Prince, who is betrayed by her governess and forced to live the life of a servant - that is until the King announces a feast. With assistance...