The history of the tales of the fairies : 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-Natur'd in both Sexes. III. The fair-indifferent: Or, The Hobgoblin Prince, and Furibon; Shewing the Happiness that attends a Virtuous Mind. IV.Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Losck of Gold; Shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. V. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; Shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride, and Envy. VI. Prince Nonpareil, and Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn, 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. With cuts suitable to each tale.

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 (143,[1]p. ) ill ;

Other Title:

History of the tales of the fairies.

Place of Publication:

London : printed for C. Hitch, and L. Hawes, at the Red-Lyon, in Pater-Noster-Row; S. Crowder, and Comp. at the Looking-Glass, on London-Bridge; H. Woodgate, and S. Brookes, in Pater-Noster-Row; and C. Ware, on Ludgate-Hill, 1758.

Notes:

Translated from the French of the Countess d'Aulnoy.- Vertical chain lines.

Braces in title.

Price from imprint: price One Shilling.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T60639.

OCLC:

642642533