| Genres: | FR Education et Enseignement |
| Authors: | Gérard, Georges |
| Language: | french |
| Type: | Standard |
Le Cabinet des Fées (The Fairy Cabinet) is a collection of fairy tales compiled by French author Georges Gérard and published in 1785. The collection includes some of the most famous and beloved fairy tales of all time, such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Puss in Boots.
The stories in Le Cabinet des Fées are drawn from a variety of sources, including French folklore, Italian folk tales, and literary works. Gérard adapted and retold the stories in his own style, adding his own unique touches and flourishes. The result is a collection of stories that are both entertaining and enduring.
Le Cabinet des Fées was an immediate success, and it has been translated into many languages and reprinted countless times. The collection has had a profound influence on the development of fairy tales, and it continues to be enjoyed by readers of all ages today.
Here are some of the most popular stories in Le Cabinet des Fées:
Cinderella (Cendrillon): A young girl is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, but with the help of her fairy godmother, she attends a ball and wins the heart of a prince.
Sleeping Beauty (La Belle au Bois Dormant): A princess is cursed by a wicked fairy to sleep for 100 years. A prince awakens her with a kiss of true love.
Puss in Boots (Le Chat Botté): A clever cat helps his master win the hand of a princess.
Little Red Riding Hood (Le Petit Chaperon Rouge): A young girl is tricked by a wolf and eaten, but she is rescued by a woodsman.
Bluebeard (Barbe Bleue): A man murders his wives, but his new wife escapes with the help of her sisters.
Beauty and the Beast (La Belle et la Bête): A young woman is forced to live with a beast, but she eventually learns to love him and breaks the curse that has turned him into a monster.
Riquet à la Houppe (Riquet à la Houppe): A prince is born with a tuft of hair, but he is granted the gift of wit by a fairy. He uses his wit to win the hand of a beautiful princess.
Donkeyskin (Peau d'Âne): A princess is forced to flee her kingdom and disguise herself as a donkey in order to escape her father's incestuous advances. She eventually marries a prince and returns to her kingdom to claim her rightful throne.
The Wishing Tree (L'Oiseau Bleu): Two children set out on a quest to find the Bluebird of Happiness. Along the way, they learn the true meaning of happiness.
The Good Little Mouse (La Bonne Petite Souris): A kind mouse helps a poor woodcutter and his wife become rich.
These are just a few of the many wonderful stories in Le Cabinet des Fées. If you are looking for a collection of classic fairy tales to enjoy, then Le Cabinet des Fées is the perfect place to start.
