Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de 1799-1874 creator Sterrett, Virginia Frances 1900-1931 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Old French Fairy Tales" by comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a collection of enchanting stories likely written in the 19th century. The book features a variety of fairy tales set in whimsical landscapes, showcasing moral lessons through magical characters and adventures. Through its narratives, readers can expect to encounter themes of innocence, family, and the triumph of good over evil, with notable characters such as Princess Blondine and her kind-hearted friends. The opening of the collection introduces us to the story of Princess Blondine, who is cherished by her father, King Benin, after the death of her mother. As Blondine grows up, she soon faces the threat posed by her wicked new stepmother, Queen Fourbette, who harbors a deep jealousy toward the innocent princess. Ensnared by trickery, Blondine finds herself lost in the enchanted Forest of Lilacs, where her adventures take a turn towards danger and magic. The tale intertwines elements of betrayal, loyalty, and the pursuit of happiness, setting the stage for Blondine’s journey and the exploration of various fantastical events that unfold thereafter. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-09-29 Produced by Iona Vaughan, Meredith Bach, Mark Akrigg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales -- France Children's stories, French -- Translations into English PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30129 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30129 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133704.0 30129