Contes, Tome II

This collection gathers some of the most enchanting French fairy tales from the late 17th century, each brimming with magic, wit, and moral nuance. In the opening story a king challenges his three sons to bring back the finest little dog, sending the youngest prince into a storm‑tossed forest where he discovers a dazzling golden gate and a palace of shimmering walls that tell the history of the fairy realm.

The volume continues with a clever cat that saves its mistress, a golden branch that grants wishes, a gentle pigeon and dove outwitting a greedy foe, a brave Prince Marcassin confronting hidden dangers, and the luminous Princess Belle‑Étoile whose kindness lights the darkest paths. Listeners will be drawn into worlds of talking animals, enchanted objects, and daring heroes, where timeless lessons about humility, generosity, and imagination unfold.