Tales of Passed Times by Charles Perrault
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About this eBook
| Author | Perrault, Charles, 1628-1703 |
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| Contributor | Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1651?-1705 |
| Contributor | Leprince de Beaumont, Jeanne-Marie, 1711-1780 |
| Illustrator | Robinson, Charles, 1870-1937 |
| Title | Tales of Passed Times |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Includes "Beauty and the beast" by Mme. Le Prince de Beaumont and "The benevolent frog" and "Princess Rosette" by Mme la Comtesse d'Aulnoy. |
| Contents | The sleeping beauty in the wood -- Little Red Riding-Hood -- Blue Beard -- Master cat, or, Puss in boots -- The fairies -- Cinderella, or, The little glass slipper -- Riquet with the tuft -- Little Thumbling -- Beauty and the beast -- The benevolent frog -- Princess Rosette. |
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| Summary | "Tales of Passed Times" by Charles Perrault is a collection of classic fairy tales written in the late 17th century. This enchanting compilation includes well-known stories such as "The Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding-Hood," and "Cinderella," showcasing the rich tradition of storytelling that has captivated audiences for generations. Each tale is imbued with moral lessons, imaginative elements, and memorable characters that reflect timeless themes of love, bravery, and the triumph of virtue over malevolence. At the start of the collection, Perrault introduces "The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood," detailing the melancholy plight of a King and Queen longing for a child. After the birth of their daughter, a royal christening is held, where seven fairies bestow magical gifts upon her. However, a spiteful, overlooked fairy curses the child, foretelling that she will prick her finger and die from a spindle's wound. A young fairy softens the curse, suggesting that instead of dying, she will enter a deep sleep for one hundred years, only to be awakened by a prince. This opening tale sets the stage for the collection, weaving a tapestry of fantastic elements, enchanting characters, and profound narratives that invite readers into the magical realm of fairy tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- France |
| Subject | Children's stories, French -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33511 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 250 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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