Cinderella, or "The Little Glass Slipper", is a folk tale embodying a myth-element of unjust oppression/triumphant reward. Thousands of variants are known throughout the world. The title character is a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances, that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune. The oldest documented version comes from China, and the oldest European version from Italy. The most popular version was first published by Charles Perrault in Histoires ou contes du temps passé...

The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault is a timeless anthology that captures the enchantment and moral fabric of early modern fairy tales. This collection invites readers into a world where imagination reigns supreme, featuring a tapestry of stories that range from the whimsical and the cautionary to the poetic and surreal. Its pages are illuminated by Charles Perrault's iconic tales, interpreted through various narrative styles that seek to enthrall both the young and the old. Accompanied by...

There were formerly a King and a Queen, who were so sorry that they had no children, so sorry that it cannot be expressed. They went to all the waters in the world; vows, pilgrimages, all ways were tried and all to no purpose. At last, however, the Queen proved with child, and was brought to bed of a daughter. There was a very fine christening; and the Princess had for her godmothers all the Fairies they could find in the whole kingdom (they found seven), that every one of them might give ...

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.Charles Perrault was a French author best known for his famous fairy tales. Perrault's collected fairy tales include the stories of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and many others.

Charles Perrault was born more than 300 years ago, in 1628. He wrote many books, but he will be remembered forever for just one: Stories or Tales from Times Past, with Morals: Tales of Mother Goose. The book contained only eight fairy tales, and they have become classics around the world. You have probably heard some of these stories in your own life!- Sleeping Beauty- Little Red Riding Hood- Blue Beard- Puss In Boots- The Fairies- Cinderella

The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault stands as a cornerstone of Western literature, encapsulating the enchanting yet moralistic narratives that define the fairy tale genre. With exquisite prose characterized by simplicity and clarity, Perrault weaves enchanting stories featuring memorable characters such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Puss in Boots. Written during the late 17th century amidst the burgeoning popularity of fairy tales in France, this collection reflects the moral ...

There were formerly a King and a Queen, who were so sorry that they had no children, so sorry that it cannot be expressed. They went to all the waters in the world; vows, pilgrimages, all ways were tried and all to no purpose.At last, however, the Queen proved with child, and was brought to bed of a daughter. There was a very fine christening; and the Princess had for her godmothers all the Fairies they could find in the whole kingdom (they found seven), that every one of them migh...

Cinderella, or "The Little Glass Slipper", is a folk tale embodying a myth-element of unjust oppression/triumphant reward. Thousands of variants are known throughout the world. The title character is a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances, that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune. The oldest documented version comes from China, and the oldest European version from Italy. The most popular version was first published by Charles Perrault in Histoires ou contes du temps passé...

Destiny is a fabric woven from our choices. Choose wisely.Book 2 in the bestselling Soulkeepers Series.Malini Gupta thought Jacob Lau was her destiny. But after months of failing to decipher how she fits into the Soulkeepers, frustration threatens to tear their relationship apart. And it doesn't help that a new Soulkeeper named Mara is ready to stop time itself to earn Jacob's love.When Malini faces her worst fears, and even death, she lear...

From National Book Award finalist Laini Taylor comes an epic fantasy about a mythic lost city and its dark past.The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around--and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared his dream chose poorly. Since he was just five years old, he's been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone bolder than he to cross half the world in search of it. Then a stunning opportunity presents...

Have you heard the saying "kindness pays back"? Here goes a story proving us the truth in these words. A poor girl lived with her sister and step-mother. The step-mother made the girl do awful things like searching for strawberries in the snow. One day the girl wandered around in the forest and found a little house where three little men lived. She was so kind to them that they wanted to gift her some things. The poor girl's sister found out and wanted to get gifts as well. Do you think it...

In this bleak fairytale, a kind and good-natured learned man on vacation sends his shadow to investigate a balcony across the street. When his shadow never returns, he notices that he has grown a new one and figures all is well. However, five years later, he meets his original shadow, and it is now corporeal-but it doesn't share his principles. As the shadow grows in strength, the man weakens, raising the question of whether good always triumphs over evil.