| Author |
Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940 |
| Illustrator |
Smith, Harry L. (Illustrator) |
| Title |
Bluebeard
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Bluebeard -- The blood-stained key -- A goblin in a bottle -- A scholar's fortune -- Yallery Brown -- A troublesome helper -- The little jackal -- The blind ogre -- Seven doves -- Time and his mother -- Blockhead Hans -- The rival suitors -- Cunning Tom -- A miser's hired man -- The boy in a peach -- A warrior's helpers -- The island of demons -- Andrew Coffey -- Careless Mr. Buzzard.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Bluebeard" by Clifton Johnson is a children's adaptation of the classic fairy tale originally popularized by Charles Perrault. Written in the early 20th century, this tale is part of the "Bedtime Wonder Tales" series, which aims to present folklore in a manner accessible to young readers, particularly those aged four to twelve years. The book's central theme revolves around curiosity, obedience, and the consequences of violating trust, as illustrated through the story of Bluebeard and his wife. In the story, Bluebeard is a wealthy man who has a notorious reputation due to his unsettling blue beard and a history of marrying multiple women, none of whom are seen again after their marriages. He marries Fatima, who is initially hesitant due to his past but is eventually won over by his charm. After giving her keys to the mansion, he forbids her from entering one specific room. Driven by curiosity, Fatima disobeys him and discovers the bodies of his former wives, leading to a series of events where her life hangs in the balance. Ultimately, with the timely arrival of her brothers, Fatima defeats Bluebeard and claims his wealth, allowing her to begin anew. This tale reinforces moral lessons while offering young readers a thrilling narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37464 |
| Release Date |
Sep 17, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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