Légendes pour les enfants by Paul Boiteau d'Ambly and Bertall
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"Légendes pour les enfants" by Paul Boiteau d'Ambly and Bertall is a collection of children's legends written in the mid-19th century. The volume includes tales drawn from the historical French "Bibliothèque bleue" alongside original legends, designed to enchant and educate young readers. The stories bring to life significant characters from French folklore and history, such as King Dagobert and Saint Éloi. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration
of French legends, beginning with a preface that explains the importance of the "Bibliothèque bleue" in popular children's literature. It emphasizes the emotional depth of the stories compared to fairy tales, suggesting that these tales of human experience and history resonate more profoundly with young readers. The first legend, "Le roi Dagobert," introduces the titular character as a royal figure known for both his jovial and more comedic aspects, weaving together elements of humor, morality, and adventure that are likely to captivate children. The narrative promises to blend historical insights with imaginative storytelling, making it a valuable read for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Boiteau d'Ambly, Paul, 1830-1886 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Bertall, 1820-1882 |
| Title | Légendes pour les enfants |
| Contents | Le roi Dagobert -- Geneviève de Brabant -- Robert le Diable -- Jean de Paris -- Griselidis -- Le Juif errant. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories, French |
| Subject | Legends -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20079 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 357 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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