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050 4 _aPQ
100 1 _aFrance, Anatole,
_d1844-1924
245 1 4 _aThe Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin :
_b1920
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-09
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFairy tales
653 _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aMay, J. Lewis
_q(James Lewis),
_d1873-1961
700 1 _aMiall, Bernard,
_d1876-1953
700 1 _aStewart, D. B.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25409
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