| Author |
France, Anatole, 1844-1924 |
| Editor |
May, J. Lewis (James Lewis), 1873-1961 |
| Editor |
Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953 |
| Translator |
Stewart, D. B. |
| Title |
The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin
1920
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin" by Anatole France is a fantasy tale that was likely written in the early 20th century. As part of a collection titled "The Seven Wives of Bluebeard & Other Marvellous Tales," the narrative weaves a whimsical and satirical account surrounding themes of love, belief, and the influence of fairies in the lives of its characters. The story blends elements of classical fairy tales with a modern twist, making it both nostalgic and relevant. The plot centers around the Princess Aurore, who falls into a deep sleep due to a curse laid upon her by an uninvited fairy, Alcuine. Meanwhile, Monsieur de Boulingrin, the Secretary of State for the Treasury, is in a complicated relationship with the elegant Duchess of Cicogne. The narrative unfolds as Boulingrin remains skeptical of fairy tales despite his unexplainable encounters with them. After a century of enchantment, both he and the Duchess awaken to a transformed world, only to find themselves forgotten and irrelevant in a society that has moved on without them. The tale satirizes societal norms, relationships, and the intersection of fantasy and reality, ultimately serving as a reflection on the passage of time and the absurdities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25409 |
| Release Date |
May 9, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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