The Tales of Mother Goose As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696

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The Tales of Mother Goose As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696

by Charles Perrault

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THE TALES OF MOTHER GOOSE - AS FIRST COLLECTED BY CHARLES PERRAULT IN 1696 - A NEW TRANSLATION BY CHARLES WELSH - WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY M.V. O'SHEA Professor of Education at the University of Wisconsin - ILLUSTRATED BY D.J. MUNRO After Drawings By Gustave DorÉ - D.C. HEATH & CO., PUBLISHERS BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO Copyright, 1901, By D.C. Heath & Co. Printed in U.S.A.

0:25

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:22

INTRODUCTION

2:10

The Tales of Mother Goose.

0:01

CINDERELLA, OR THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER.

13:26

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOODS.

19:40

LITTLE THUMB.

18:46

THE MASTER CAT, OR PUSS IN BOOTS.

9:20

RIQUET WITH THE TUFT.

14:00

BLUE BEARD.

10:13

Description

These classic tales have enchanted listeners for centuries, offering simple yet powerful lessons about kindness, courage, and the consequences of selfishness. The new translation keeps the charm of the original chap‑book language while shedding the stiff, overly formal phrasing of older editions. Illustrated with delicate wood‑cut images, each story feels both familiar and fresh, inviting listeners of all ages to revisit the world of Mother Goose.

The collection opens with the beloved story of a gentle girl forced into servitude by a cruel stepmother and two haughty sisters. While she toils among ashes, a royal invitation promises a night of wonder that seems out of reach. Listeners will be drawn into her quiet resilience and the unexpected kindness that begins to change her fate.

Beyond Cinderella, the anthology gathers dozens of familiar fables—from clever mice outwitting hungry cats to humble peasants discovering hidden treasures. Each narrative closes with a clear moral, making the listening experience both entertaining and instructive. Whether shared at bedtime or enjoyed during a quiet afternoon, these stories continue to spark imagination and gentle reflection.

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The Tales of Mother Goose As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696 As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (97K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Geetu Melwani, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-12-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Perrault

Charles Perrault

1628–1703

Best known for shaping beloved fairy tales into literary classics, this 17th-century French writer helped give the world enduring stories like "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Puss in Boots." His work turned folk material into polished tales that have traveled across centuries and cultures.

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