The history of the tales of the fairies : Newly done from the French. Containing, I: The tale of Graciosa, and Prince Pereinet shewing the Cruelty of a proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent, dutiful Virgin. II. The blew-bird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being good-natur'd 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 Nonpariel [sic], and the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shown, that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in: Vii. 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 51-1705.

Standardized Title:

Contes des fées. English. Selections

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fairy tales--Early works to 1800.

Fairy tales.

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

French fiction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([8],161,[1]p. ) ill. ;

Other Title:

History of the tales of the fairies.

Place of Publication:

London : printed and sold by Eben. Tracy, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1716.

Notes:

Translated from the French of the Countess d'Aulnoy.

There is no tale number VI.

Price from imprint: price Bound, One Shilling.

Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T184978.

OCLC:

642508207