The history of the tales of the fairies. Translated from the French. Containing, I. The tale of Graciosa, and Prince Percinet, shewing the Cruelty of a Proud Mother in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. The Bluebird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being Good-Natured in both Sexes. [II]. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold, shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. [III]. The King of the Peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Price; and Envy. Prince Nonpariel, and the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved bee ; shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Per[f]ection. Dedicated to the Ladies of Great Britain

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  • The history of the tales of the fairies. Translated from the French. Containing, I. The tale of Graciosa, and Prince Percinet, shewing the Cruelty of a Proud Mother in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. The Bluebird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being Good-Natured in both Sexes. [II]. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold, shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. [III]. The King of the Peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Price; and Envy. Prince Nonpariel, and the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved bee ; shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Per[f]ection. Dedicated to the Ladies of Great Britain
  • Contes des f'ees. Selections. English
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Imprint
London : printed for Mess. Bettesworth and Hitch at the Red-Lyon in Pater Noster-Row; R. Ware, at the Bible and Sun, Amen Corner; and James Hodges, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge, 1734.
Publication year
1734
ESTC No.
T126675
Grub Street ID
176591
Description
143,[1]p. : ill. ; 12°.
Note
A translation of: Marie Catherine de La Mothe, 'Contes des f'ees'.
Uncontrolled note
ill. = frontis