Four and Twenty Fairy Tales
Selected from Those of Perrault, and Other Popular WritersBy Anonymous
Length18h 35m
About this audiobook
In "Four and Twenty Fairy Tales," the anonymous author artfully weaves a collection of enchanting, imaginative stories that draw from a rich tapestry of folklore and fairy-tale traditions. The work is characterized by its lyrical prose, deft characterizations, and timeless themes of morality, transformation, and the complexities of human nature. Set in a historical context where oral storytelling was transitioning to published works, this collection captures the essence of classic fairy tales while also infusing them with unique cultural nuances, offering readers both familiar narratives and surprising twists. The anonymity of the author adds an intriguing layer to the exploration of this work, inviting readers to focus on the universality of the tales themselves, rather than the individual identity behind them. Scholars suggest that the author may have sought to highlight collective cultural wisdom, drawing inspiration from various folklore traditions, and perhaps even personal experiences, making the tales both reflective and educational for readers of all ages. "Four and Twenty Fairy Tales" is a delightful read for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in a world of wonder, fantasy, and life lessons. This collection not only entertains but also provides profound insights into the human condition, making it a timeless addition to the pantheon of fairy-tale literature.
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length18 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
35CHARLES PERRAULT.
2CHARLES PERRAULT.
36BLUE BEARD.
3BLUE BEARD.
37THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD.
4THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD.
38MASTER CAT; OR PUSS IN BOOTS.
5MASTER CAT; OR, PUSS IN BOOTS.
39CINDERELLA; OR THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER.
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6CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER.
40RIQUET WITH THE TUFT.
7RIQUET WITH THE TUFT.
41LITTLE THUMBLING.
8LITTLE THUMBLING.
42THE COUNTESS DE MURAT.
9THE COUNTESS DE MURAT.
43PERFECT LOVE.
10PERFECT LOVE.
44ANGUILLETTE.
11ANGUILLETTE.
45YOUNG AND HANDSOME.
12YOUNG AND HANDSOME.
46THE PALACE OF VENGEANCE.
13THE PALACE OF REVENGE.
47THE PRINCE OF LEAVES.
14THE PRINCE OF LEAVES.
48THE FORTUNATE PUNISHMENT.
15THE FORTUNATE PUNISHMENT.
49MADEMOISELLE DE LA FORCE.
16MADEMOISELLE DE LA FORCE.
50FAIRER THAN A FAIRY.
17FAIRER THAN A FAIRY.
51THE GOOD WOMAN.
18THE GOOD WOMAN.
52MADAME DE VILLENEUVE.: THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
19MADAME DE VILLENEUVE.
53THE COUNT DE CAYLUS.
20THE STORY OF THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. (pt. 1)
54PRINCESS MINUTE AND KING FLORIDOR.
21THE STORY OF THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. (pt. 2)
55THE IMPOSSIBLE ENCHANTMENT.
22THE COUNT DE CAYLUS.
56BLEUETTE AND COQUELICOT.
23PRINCESS MINUTE AND KING FLORIDOR.
57MADEMOISELLE DE LUBERT.
24THE IMPOSSIBLE ENCHANTMENT.
58PRINCESS CAMION.
25BLEUETTE AND COQUELICOT.
59THE LEGEND OF MELUSINE.
26MADEMOISELLE DE LUBERT.
60PRINCESS LIONETTE AND PRINCE COQUERICO.
27THE PRINCESS CAMION.
61MADAME LEPRINCE DE BEAUMONT.
28PRINCESS LIONETTE AND PRINCE COQUERICO.
62PRINCE DÉSIR AND PRINCESS MIGNONE.
29MADAME DE BEAUMONT.
63PRINCE CHÉRI,
30THE PRINCE DÉSIR and THE PRINCESS MIGNONE.
64THE WIDOW AND HER TWO DAUGHTERS.
31PRINCE CHÉRI.
65PRINCE FATAL AND PRINCE FORTUNÉ.
32THE WIDOW AND HER TWO DAUGHTERS.
66PEAU D'ANE.
33PRINCE FATAL AND PRINCE FORTUNÉ.
67L'ADROITE PRINCESSE; OU, LES AVENTURES DE FINETTE.
34APPENDIX.
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