Old-Time Stories by Charles Perrault

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Author Perrault, Charles, 1628-1703
Illustrator Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944
Translator Johnson, A. E. (Alfred Edwin), 1879-
Title Old-Time Stories
Note Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoires_ou_contes_du_temps_pass%C3%A9
Contents The sleeping beauty in the wood -- Puss in boots -- Little Tom Thumb -- The fairies -- Ricky of the tuft -- Cinderella -- Little Red Riding Hood -- Blue Beard -- Beauty and the beast -- The friendly frog -- Princess Rosette.
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Summary "Old-Time Stories" by Charles Perrault is a collection of fairy tales written in the late 17th century. This enchanting work includes classic tales known as "Tales of Mother Goose," such as "Cinderella," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Puss in Boots," showcasing Perrault's talent for storytelling. These stories often feature magical elements, moral lessons, and memorable characters, inviting readers of all ages into a whimsical world of imagination and wonder. The opening of "Old-Time Stories" introduces the well-loved tale of "The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood." It tells of a king and queen who, after much sorrow over their childlessness, finally welcome a daughter. A grand celebration ensues, where fairies are invited to bestow gifts upon the princess. However, a spiteful old fairy curses her, and a good fairy mitigates the curse to a deep sleep lasting a hundred years. The story sets the stage for themes of beauty, fate, and the eventual arrival of a prince to awaken the slumbering princess, beginning an adventure filled with enchantment and suspense. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
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. 31431
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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