The history of the tales of the fairies Newly 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. II. The blue-bird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being Good-Natured in both sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold, shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmont. IV. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride and Envy. V. Prince Nonpariel, and 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 Perfection
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
printed for R. Ware, on Ludgate-Hill; and C. Hitch, at the Red-Lyon, in Pater-Noster-Row; and James Hodges, at the Looking-Glass, on London-Brage
1749, 1749
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | English Short Title Catalog, T60640. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - Translated from the French of the Countess d'Aulnoy.- Pp. 19,22,23,28,36,39 and 73 misnumbered 91,23,22,82,39,36 and 7 |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (143,[1]p) ill 12° |