Four and Twenty Fairy Tales by J. R. Planché et al.

Four and Twenty Fairy Tales

Planché, J. R. (James Robinson) — 2025-08-04T19:04:38Z

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Title: Four and Twenty Fairy Tales
Selected from Those of Perrault, and Other Popular Writers

Alternate Title: 4 and 20 Fairy Tales
Selected from Those of Perrault, and Other Popular Writers

Contents: Preface -- Charles Perrault: Blue Beard. The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood. Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots. Cinderella ; or, the Little Glass Slipper. Riquet with the Tuft. Little Thumbling -- The Countess de Murat: Perfect Love. Anguillette. Young and Handsome. The Palace of Revenge. The Prince of Leaves. The Fortunate Punishment -- Mademoiselle de la Force: Fairer than a Fairy. The Good Woman -- Madame de Villeneuve: The Story of Beauty and the Beast -- The Count de Caylus: Princess Minute and King Floridor. The Impossible Enchantment. Bleuette and Coquelicot -- Mademoiselle de Lubert: Princess Camion. Princess Lionette and Prince Coquerico. Prince Désir -- Madame Leprince de Beaumont: Prince Chéri. The Widow and Her Two Daughters. Prince Fatal and Prince Fortuné -- Appendix.

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Summary: "Four and Twenty Fairy Tales" by J. R. Planché et al. is a collection of fairy tales written in the mid-19th century. This anthology includes stories selected from the works of Charles Perrault and other notable writers of fairy tales from the period. The collection features well-known tales such as “Cinderella,” “Blue Beard,” and “The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood,” inviting readers into a magical world filled with morals, adventure, and enchanting characters. The opening of the book introduces readers to the context and significance of the fairy tale genre, particularly in relation to French literary history. It emphasizes the enduring theme of transformation and the influence of the original authors on the genre. As we dive into the first selected tale, “Blue Beard,” the narrative begins with a wealthy man with a mysterious past and his striking blue beard, which causes fear and suspicion among local women. This sets in motion a gripping tale of curiosity, disobedience, and ultimately, vengeance, proving to be only a glimpse of the enchanting yet cautionary stories that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contributor: Caumont de La Force, Charlotte Rose de, -1724

Contributor: Caylus, Anne Claude Philippe, comte de, 1692-1765

Contributor: Leprince de Beaumont, Jeanne-Marie, 1711-1780

Contributor: Lubert, Mlle de

Contributor: Murat, Henriette-Julie de Castelnau, comtesse de, 1670-1716

Contributor: Perrault, Charles, 1628-1703

Engraver: Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905

Engraver: Dalziel, George, 1815-1902

Illustrator: Corbould, Edward Henry, 1815-1905

Illustrator: Godwin, James, -1876

Illustrator: Harvey, William, 1796-1866

Translator: Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880

EBook No.: 52719

Published: Aug 4, 2016

Downloads: 488

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.