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?]
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About this work
Also known as
Contes des fées. Selections. English
Publication/Creation
London : printed by T. Sabine and Son, No, 81, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street, [1800?]
Physical description
107,[1]p. ; long 120.
Edition
A new edition.
References note
ESTC N17860
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.