The Rose and the Ring

This is a classic funny story that has stayed in my mind for 30 years. I first read it as a kid less than 10 and it was as wonderful and meaningful then as it is now.The story of Giglio, Rosalba, Angelica and Bulbo casts a magic spell. Then of course there's Countess Gruffanuff.....Classic's are classics with good reason.

I read the Rose and the Ring in grammar school through The Great Books Series (rust cover series) . Very, very funny "satire" that is fun for both kids and grown ups. I misplaced my great books copy. Luckily library has a copy. Books like this should never go out of print! And there should be a movie of this. In First Search of nationwide libraries, there appears to have been a play written based on this (not available through interlibrary loan unfortunately). If you liked The Princess Bride, E. Nesbit, Sid Fleischman or Astrid Lindstom, you'll appreciate the humorous narrative.

Wish I still had the old original edition hardcover! I read it as a child, and learned a formal style of rhyme long since antiquated, which made Shakespeare that much more palatable after. What a wonderful companion for a rainy weekend, as in my childhood!

The book I read belonged to my mother, and it was really old and falling apart. I've lost the book and can't find it, but I want to read it again. It was one of the best stories I've ever read; why is it out of print?