The Tales of Mother Goose by Charles Perrault

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Author Perrault, Charles, 1628-1703
Author of introduction, etc. O'Shea, M. V. (Michael Vincent), 1866-1932
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Illustrator Munro, D. J.
Translator Welsh, Charles, 1850-1914
Title The Tales of Mother Goose
As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696
Note Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper -- The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood -- Little Thumb -- The Master Cat, or Puss in Boots -- Riquet of the Tuft -- Blue Beard -- The Fairy -- Little Red Riding-hood.
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Summary "The Tales of Mother Goose" by Charles Perrault is a collection of classic fairy tales written in the late 17th century. The stories feature timeless characters and themes, such as the virtuous Cinderella, the cunning Little Red Riding Hood, and the tragic Blue Beard. Each tale imparts valuable life lessons, weaving together elements of fantasy, morality, and enchanting narratives. At the start of the collection, the introduction sets the tone by discussing the significance of these stories in shaping moral attitudes among children and adults alike. The first story, "Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper," depicts the trials of a kind-hearted daughter mistreated by her stepfamily, who eventually finds happiness through the magical intervention of her fairy godmother. Following that, there are glimpses into other beloved tales featuring themes of perseverance, justice, and transformation, as characters contend with evil, encounter enchantment, and learn the consequences of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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. 17208
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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