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Four and Twenty Fairy Tales: Selected from Those of Perrault and Other
Author: Various
Hardcover - fair condition, some loosening of pages. First edition (1858). Rare find.
Four and Twenty Fairy Tales: Selected from Those of Perrault and Other Popular Writers is an 1858 anthology translated and edited by J.R. Planché, bringing together 24 classic French fairy tales from the 17th and 18th centuries. The collection features renowned stories by Charles Perrault, such as "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Puss in Boots," and "Bluebeard," alongside lesser-known but richly imaginative tales by authors like Madame d’Aulnoy, the Countess de Murat, Mademoiselle de la Force, and Madame Leprince de Beaumont. Planché's translations aim to preserve the original tone and moral lessons of the tales, offering readers a glimpse into the storytelling traditions of early modern France. The volume is further enhanced by detailed illustrations from artists including Edward Corbould, James Godwin, and William Harvey, and includes an appendix discussing each tale's origins and significance.
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