| Author |
Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863 |
| Author |
Grimm, Wilhelm, 1786-1859 |
| Title |
Contes choisis de la famille
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Le loup et l'homme -- Le violon merveilleux -- Le renard et les oies -- Le renard et le chat -- Le docteur universel -- La douce bouillie -- Le loup et le renard -- Les trois frères -- L'aïeul et le petit-fils -- Le clou -- Le petit pâtre -- Le paysan et le diable -- Le linceul -- La mort la plus douce por les criminels.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
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| Summary |
"Contes choisis de la famille" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is a collection of traditional folk tales and fables, likely written during the early 19th century. This compilation features stories that delve into themes of morality, cunning, and the human condition, often featuring animals as central characters. The collection reflects the storytelling traditions and cultural narratives of Europe, particularly in the context of German folklore. The book comprises several engaging tales, each highlighting various aspects of human nature and societal norms through allegorical storytelling. For instance, in "Le loup et l'homme," a boastful wolf learns a harsh lesson about the strength of humans when he underestimates them during a confrontation. In "Le violon merveilleux," a musician uses a magical violin to captivate various animals, leading to humorous and ironic outcomes. Stories like "La douce bouillie" and "Le docteur universel" cleverly weave magic and wit to impart lessons on greed, cunning, and the folly of confusion. Through these enchanting narratives, the Grimms explore complex ideas in a format that entertains and teaches moral lessons to readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Germany
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Germany
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| Subject |
Children's stories, German -- Translations into French
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12250 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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