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Fairy tales - Early works to 1800
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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.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: [1800?]- Books
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A collection of novels and tales of the fairies. Written by that celebrated wit of France, the Countess D'Anois. In three volumes. ... The fifth edition. Translated from the best edition of the original French, by several hands.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: M DCC LXVI. [1766]- Books
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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.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: 1758- Books
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The mirror, or fairy world displayed: a collection of fairy tales; compiled for the amusement of younger minds; Being A Series Of Wonderful Adventures, Intended To Encourage Youth to virtuous Pursuits, by displaying the bad Consequences that attend a vicious Habit of Life.
Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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Bion's epitaph of Adonis translated, and other compositions, by Edward Jackson Lister.
Bion, of Phlossa near Smyrna.Date: 1786