The history of the tales of the fairies, (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 Nonpareil, and the Princess Brilliant; wherein 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 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--Early works to 1800.

French fiction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (107,[1]p. )

Edition:

A new edition.

Other Title:

History of the tales of the fairies,

Place of Publication:

London : printed by T. Sabine and Son, No, 81, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street, [1800?]

Notes:

Translated from the French of the Countess d'Aulnoy.

Reproduction of original from Harvard University Houghton Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N17860.

OCLC:

642153421