
This collection gathers the most beloved tales that have shaped the world of fairy stories for generations. Drawn from the celebrated French master who first gave us the “Mother Goose” legends, the volume also welcomes a few gems from his contemporaries, offering a rich tapestry of imagination, wit, and moral wonder.
Listeners will wander through familiar kingdoms where humble girls become queens, daring cats outwit kings, and enchanted beasts hide secret hearts. Alongside the well‑known adventures of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Puss in Boots, the anthology introduces quieter marvels such as Princess Rosette and the Friendly Frog, each rendered with vivid, colored plates and delicate line drawings that bring the magic to life.
The stories unfold with the gentle cadence of oral tradition, inviting both children and adults to pause, dream, and discover the timeless lessons hidden in every enchanted forest and royal court.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (211K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Iris Gehring and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2010-02-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1628–1703
Best known for shaping the classic fairy tale, this 17th-century French writer helped give lasting literary form to stories like "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Little Red Riding Hood." His tales blend courtly wit, moral lessons, and the dark sparkle of older folk tradition.
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