02661cam a22003733u 4500 51275 UtSlPG 20260610134159.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 The sleeping beauty and other fairy tales from the old French Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-02-21 The sleeping beauty -- Blue Beard -- Cinderella -- Beauty and the beast. Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images from The Internet Archive. "The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French" retold by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of classic fairy tales that draw on the rich narrative traditions of old French literature, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology features beloved stories such as "The Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "Blue Beard," and "Beauty and the Beast," showcasing enchanting characters that include fairies, princesses, and valiant princes. Quiller-Couch’s retellings aim to preserve the charm and moral lessons of these timeless tales, making them accessible for contemporary readers. The opening of the collection sets the stage for the iconic story of "The Sleeping Beauty." It begins with a royal couple longing for a child, whose birth leads to a grand celebration among the fairies, with each one bestowing gifts on the new princess, Aurora. Their joy is quickly dimmed by the ominous pronouncement of an overlooked fairy who curses Aurora to die from a spindle's prick. However, another fairy softens the curse, declaring that Aurora will instead fall into a deep sleep, which will only be broken by a prince's kiss. As the narrative unfolds, we see the princess grow up unaware of her fate, until destiny intervenes, preparing to weave together the magical elements of love, fate, and redemption central to the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Fairy tales -- France Folklore -- France Perrault, Charles, 1628-1703 Villeneuve, Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot Gallon, dame de, 1695?-1755 Dulac, Edmund, 1882-1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51275 92113 92113