by Charles Perrault · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782070514168
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«Contes de ma mère l'Oye» is a book of fairy tales by Charles Perrault, published by Gallimard in paperback, in French.
A collection of fairy tales, in prose and verse, intended to convey courage, kindness, and selflessness to children. Among its stories are «La piel de asno», «El gato con botas» and «Cenicienta», tales where bravery and generosity are rewarded and virtue triumphs.
The work originally appeared in 1697 as «Histoires ou contes du temps passé, avec des moralités»; this edition belongs to the Folio Junior collection and includes illustrations by Gustave Doré.
Aimed at child and young adult readers, and also suitable for adults who want these classic tales in their original language.
Charles Perrault was a French author and member of the Académie Française. He laid the foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, with his works derived from earlier folk tales, published in his 1697 book Histoires ou contes du temps passé. The best known of his tales include "Little Red Riding Hood", "Cinderella", "Puss in Boots", "Sleeping Beauty", and "Bluebeard".
