The Tales of Mother Goose: As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Tales of Mother Goose: As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Tales of Mother Goose: As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Perrault, Charles (1628–1703). The listed translation credits are Welsh, Charles (1850–1914).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Tales of Mother Goose" by Charles Perrault is a collection of literary fairy tales published in 1697. Written for aristocratic audiences in Parisian literary salons, this work transformed simple folk plots into elaborate stories suited for French court tastes. The collection includes eight now-classic tales, each concluding with a cynical moral. Perrault crafted these stories after retiring from royal service, blending ancient narratives with modern sensibilities while reflecting themes of nobility, class distinction, and Catholic values that resonated with his sophisticated readers.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Tales of Mother Goose: As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696
- Author credits: Perrault, Charles (1628–1703)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Welsh, Charles (1850–1914)
Catalogue subjects
- Children's stories, French -- Translations into English
- Fairy tales
- Fairy tales -- France
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Children's Picture Books
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