The history of the tales of the fairies. : Containing, I. The tale of Graciosa, and Prince Percinet; shewing the cruelty of a proud mother-in-law, to an innocent dutiful virgin. II. The blue-bird and Florina; shewing the happiness of being good-natur'd in both sexes. III. The Fair-indifferent: or, The hobgoblin prince, and Furibon; Shewing the happiness that attends a virtuous mind. IV. Prince Avenant, and the beauty with locks of gold; shewing what difficulties and dangers love will surmount. V. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; Shewing the vanity of covetousness, pride, and envy. VI. Prince Nonpareil, and Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn, that outward beauty is not the only object love delights to dwell in. VII. The orange-tree, and its beloved bee; shewing the happiness of those lovers who shall find constancy in perfection. Dedicated to the ladies of Great-Britain. With cuts suitable to each tale..
Aulnoy,Madame d'(Marie-Catherine),1650 or 1651-1705.
London: : Printed for R. Ware, on Ludgate-Hill; C. Hitch, and L. Hawes, at the Red-Lion in Pater-noster-Row; J. Hodges, at the Looking-Glass, on London-Bridge; and S. Crowder and H. Woodgate, in Pater-noster-Row.,
1754..
A translation of Madame d'Aulnoy's 'Les contes des fées'.
ESTC
England London.