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.
- Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.
- Date:
- 1716
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Also known as
Contes des fées. Selections. English
Publication/Creation
London : printed and sold by Eben. Tracy, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge, 1716.
Physical description
[8],161,[1]p. : ill. ; 120.
References note
ESTC T184978
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.