The history of the tales of the fairies : Newly done from the French. Containing I. The tale of Graciosa and Prince Percinet; shewing the cruelty of a proud mother-in-law, to an innocent dutiful virgin. II. The blue bird and Florina; shewing the happiness of being good-natured in both sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the beauty with locks of gold; shewing what difficulties and dangers love will surmount. IV. The King of the Peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the vanity of covetousness, pride, and envy. V. Prince Nonparell, and the Princess Brilliant; where in is shewn, that outward beauty is not the only object love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved bee; shewing the happiness of those lovers who shall find constancy in perfection. Dedicated to the ladies of Great Britain.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 2: New editions.

Standardized Title:

Contes des fées. English. Selections

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

French fiction--18th century--Translations into English.

French fiction.

Genre:

Fiction.

Physical Description:

144 pages : illustrations ; 12⁰

Edition:

A new edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Printed by T. Sabine, No. 81, Shoe-Lane, Fleet-Street, 1785.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Notes:

Translated from the French of the Countess d'Aulnoy.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from Cambridge University Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T165631.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.