Charles Perrault

Gustave Dore

Here are the original eight stories from the 1697 volume Contes de temps passé by the great Charles Perrault (1628–1703) in a translation that retains the charming and unsentimental simplicity that has won Perrault a permanent position in French literature. These were among the earliest versions of some of our most familiar fairy tales ("Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Puss in Boots," and "Tom Thumb") and are still among the few classic re-tellings of these perennial stories. In addition to the five well-known tales listed above, Perrault tells three others that are sure to delight any child or adult: "The Fairies," a short and very simple tale of two sisters, one sweet and one spiteful; "Ricky of the Tuft," a very unusual story of a brilliant but ugly prince and a beautiful but stupid princess; and "Blue Beard," a suspense story perhaps more famous as a classic thriller than as a fairy tale. The witty verse morals that Perrault included in the original edition (often omitted in later reprintings) are retained here in verse translations. This edition also includes 34 extraordinary full-page engravings by Gustave Doré that show clearly why this artist became the foremost illustrator of his time. These illustrations have long been considered the ideal accompaniment to Perrault's fairy tales. In many cases they created the pictorial image that we associate with the stories. Along with the collections of Andersen, Lang, and the Brothers Grimm, this volume is among the great books of European fairy tales. These stories have been enjoyed by generation after generation of children in many countries, and are here, with magnificent Doré illustrations, waiting to be enjoyed again.

Perrault's Fairy Tales

"Do not stay past midnight. If you remain at the ball a minute longer, your coach will again become a pumpkin." Initially published in 1697, Charles Perrault's Cinderella is one of the most beloved and widely known fairy tales. Cinderella has been ordered into servitude by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, but when a costume ball is held for the kingdom's marriageable prince, Cinderella's fairy godmother gives her the chance to attend—disguised as a lavishly dressed and bejeweled princess. But Cinderella must depart at the stroke of midnight, lest her fine clothes turn to rags and her coach to a simple garden pumpkin. In her flight, she leaves a tiny glass slipper in her wake—the lovelorn prince's only clue to her identity. Will he find her? This new gift edition presents the unabridged version of the Perrault tale, with the bewitching, brilliantly colored illustrations of renowned artist Camille Rose Garcia. With more than 50 full-color illustrations

Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper

With the help of her fairy godmother, a beautiful young woman mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters attends the palace ball where she meets the prince whom she marries. Reprint.

Cinderella

This collection included ten fairy tales, including "Little Red Riding Hood", "Puss in Boots", "Little Thumb" and "Cinderella."

The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault

Il était une fois un homme fort riche, qui avait la barbe bleue, ce qui lui donnait l'air cruel. Il avait pris pour épouse la fille cadette d'une charmante voisine. Un jour, la Barbe-bleue annonça à la jeune femme qu'il partait pour un long voyage. Il lui remit son trousseau de clefs, lui permettant de toutes les utiliser, à l'exception d'une seule, la petite clef qui ouvrait le cabinet... Suspense et frissons garantis dans l'un des contes à faire peur de ma mère l'Oye.

La Barbe-bleue

Angela Carter

Jack David Zipes

Seventeenth-century fairy tales adapted for contemporary readers.

Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Other Classic Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault

الجميلة النائمة

سندرلا

البنت والأسد

Bluebeard

Brothers Grimm

Giambattista Basile

W. R. S. Ralston

Henry W. Hewett

Every version of Cinderella in one collection: The Cat Cinderella The Little Glass Slipper Aschenputtel The Baba Yaga The Little Glass Slipper Katie Woodencloak Tattercoats Ashey Pelt The Sharp Grey Sheep Rashin-Coatie Cap O'Rushes The Hearth Cat The Princess and The Golden Shoes The Twelve Months Yeh-Shen Kongji and Patzzi Bawang Putih And Bawang Merah The Story of Tam and Cam, Fair, Brown, and Trembling ... " And more ... " The definitive Cinderella collection. Every single version for one bargain price! " "If you love Cinderella, or if you just love fairy tales in general, this is the book for you! Highly recommended!" " Amazon customer review 12/26/2013

The Ultimate Collection

Once lived a powerful and rich man called Blue Beard. Can you guess why? Well of course because of his beard that was strangely blue. The man himself was also a bit strange, even frightening. He married several times but each time his wife disappeared into thin air. He decided to remarry again and he chose one of his neighbor’s daughters. Some time passed by and the rich man was about to leave the country. He left his wife a magical key which opened every door in the castle but one. The girl was not allowed to try to enter it. However her curiosity prevailed and she opened the door. What did she see there and will her husband find out that she disobeyed? "Blue Beard" holds the answers. Charles Perrault (1628-1703) was a French author. He is known for being a pioneer of the fairy tale genre, deriving his stories from traditional folk tales. His most famous stories include "Puss in Boots", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Sleeping Beauty", and "Cinderella". His stories have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with classic animated films like "Sleeping Beauty" and "Cinderella". His story "Puss in Boots" was the basis for the character from the animated films "Shrek 2" and "Puss in Boots".

Blue Beard

Harry Clarke

This long unavailable collection of Classic Fairy Tales has been updated for a modern readership and the stories are accompanied by the stunning illustrations of Irish artist Harry Clarke. Although now best known for his stained glass work, Harry Clarke (1889-1931) first found fame as a book illustrator. His illustrations first appeared in print in 1916 and his talent was quickly acknowledged as he became recognised as one of the key illustrators during the golden age of gift-book illustration. The fairy tales were collected by 17th century French writer Charles Perrault and include such famous tales as Mother Goose, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and Puss in Boots. These beloved tales have been set alongside Clarke's beautiful illustrations to create a wonderful gift book for children young and old.

Classic Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault

Motanul Incaltat

The Popular Story of Blue Beard

The Fairies

Fiordifiaba

Contos de Charles Perrault

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'She promised her godmother that she would not fail to leave the ball before midnight, and away she went, beside herself with delight ...' Charles Perrault's time-honoured stories have been passed down from the seventeenth century to the present day, giving us the classic fairy tales that people of all ages know and adore: Cinderella, with the glass slipper that will fit her foot alone; the princess who is cursed to sleep for a hundred years until true love's kiss wakes her; Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf, and many, many more. Like the Brothers Grimm after him, Perrault took childhood fears and turned them into inspiriting fantasies. Full of humanity and a surprising wit, the impact these fables has had on imaginations young and old cannot be overstated.

Collins Classics: Cinderella and Other Stories

Along with the collections of Andersen, Lang, and the Brothers Grimm, the Fairy tales of Charles Perrault is among the great books of European fairy tales. These stories have been enjoyed by generation after generation of children in many countries, and are here, waiting to be enjoyed again. Donkeyskin is a French literary fairytale written in verse by Charles Perrault. It was first published in 1695. A king had a beautiful wife and a rich castle, including a marvelous donkey whose droppings were gold. One day his wife died, after making him promise not to marry except to a woman whose beauty and attributes equaled hers. The king grieved, but was, in time, persuaded to seek another wife. It became clear that the only woman who would fit the promise was his own daughter... Include a unique illustration!

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