| Author |
Perrault, Charles, 1628-1703 |
| Illustrator |
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Translator |
Krause, Hans |
| Title |
Gänsemütterchens Märchen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Rotkäppchen -- Blaubart -- Die Fee -- Der gestiefelte Kater -- Der kleine Däumling -- Aschenbrödel -- Riquet mit der Locke -- Jungfer Eselshaut -- Dornröschen.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Martin Oswald and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Gänsemütterchens Märchen" by Charles Perrault is a collection of classic fairy tales written in the late 17th century. This anthology features well-known stories such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Bluebeard," "Cinderella," and "The Puss in Boots," among others. The tales explore themes of morality, beauty, and cleverness, often featuring strong female protagonists who navigate through challenges with wit and resilience. The opening of the book introduces us to the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood," where a sweet young girl, dubbed Red Riding Hood due to the cap made for her by her mother, is tasked with delivering goodies to her sick grandmother. While traveling through the woods, she encounters the sly wolf, who tricks her into revealing her destination. The story takes a dark turn as the wolf outsmarts both the grandmother and Red Riding Hood, leading to a cautionary conclusion about the dangers of talking to strangers. The narrative sets the tone for the collection, combining enchanting storytelling with moral lessons, making it a timeless read for all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- France -- Translations into German
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42900 |
| Release Date |
Jun 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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