
audiobook
Step into a world where familiar fairy tales are told with a warm, nineteenth‑century charm. This volume gathers beloved stories such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Little Red Riding Hood, and Sleeping Beauty, each rendered in a straightforward, lyrical style that invites listeners to imagine the sparkle of ballrooms and the hush of enchanted forests. The narratives emphasize kindness, courage, and the quiet magic that can turn everyday moments into adventure.
In the Cinderella tale, a gentle girl endures the harshness of a new stepmother and two selfish stepsisters, finding comfort only in the cinders of the hearth. When a royal ball approaches, her hidden longing seems impossible—until a kindly fairy godmother appears, transforming humble objects into a dazzling carriage and companions fit for a princess. Listeners will be drawn into Cinderella’s hopeful anticipation as the night of the ball draws near, setting the stage for a timeless moment of wonder.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (115K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.)
Release date
2008-05-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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