| Genres: | FR Contes |
| Authors: | Édouard Laboulaye |
| Language: | french |
| Type: | Standard |
"Nouveaux Contes Bleus" (New Blue Tales) is a collection of fairy tales written by Édouard Laboulaye and first published in 1861. The stories are set in various parts of the world and draw on folklore from different cultures. They explore themes of justice, compassion, and the power of imagination.
Some of the most popular stories in the collection include:
"Yanko the Slave" - A story about a young Serbian boy who is captured and sold into slavery. Despite his hardships, Yanko never loses hope and eventually finds his way back to his family.
"The Serpent Charmer" - A story about a young Indian girl who has the magical ability to charm snakes. She uses her power to save her village from a deadly drought.
"The Princess Belle-Rose" - A story about a beautiful princess who is cursed to sleep for 100 years. A handsome prince awakens her with a kiss, and they live happily ever after.
"The Little Glass Slipper" - A retelling of the Cinderella story, with a few twists and turns.
The stories in "Nouveaux Contes Bleus" have been praised for their:
The collection has been translated into many languages and has been enjoyed by children and adults for generations. It is considered a classic of French children's literature.
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