02400cam a22003493u 4500 25409 UtSlPG 20260610133600.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ France, Anatole, 1844-1924 The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin : 1920 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-05-09 Produced by David Widger "The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin" by Anatole France is a fantasy tale that was likely written in the early 20th century. As part of a collection titled "The Seven Wives of Bluebeard & Other Marvellous Tales," the narrative weaves a whimsical and satirical account surrounding themes of love, belief, and the influence of fairies in the lives of its characters. The story blends elements of classical fairy tales with a modern twist, making it both nostalgic and relevant. The plot centers around the Princess Aurore, who falls into a deep sleep due to a curse laid upon her by an uninvited fairy, Alcuine. Meanwhile, Monsieur de Boulingrin, the Secretary of State for the Treasury, is in a complicated relationship with the elegant Duchess of Cicogne. The narrative unfolds as Boulingrin remains skeptical of fairy tales despite his unexplainable encounters with them. After a century of enchantment, both he and the Duchess awaken to a transformed world, only to find themselves forgotten and irrelevant in a society that has moved on without them. The tale satirizes societal norms, relationships, and the intersection of fantasy and reality, ultimately serving as a reflection on the passage of time and the absurdities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales French fiction -- Translations into English May, J. Lewis (James Lewis), 1873-1961 Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953 Stewart, D. B. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25409 66410 66410