Nouveaux contes bleus by Édouard Laboulaye

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Author Laboulaye, Édouard, 1811-1883
Title Nouveaux contes bleus
Note Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Contes islandais
Zerbin le farouche
Le pacha berger
Perlino
La sagesse des nations ou Les voyages du capitaine Jean
Le château de la vie
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Summary "Nouveaux contes bleus" by Édouard Laboulaye is a collection of fairy tales written during the late 19th century. The stories celebrate playful imagination and moral lessons, drawing inspiration from various cultural folklore, including Icelandic legends and other European traditions. The opening portion suggests themes of justice, humor in misfortune, and the moral dimensions related to love and revenge, highlighting distinctive characters such as Briam, an innocent fool, who confronts tyranny for vengeance. The beginning of "Nouveaux contes bleus" introduces Briam, a simple but poignant character living in Iceland under the rule of an avaricious and cruel king. Following a tragic incident where the king’s guards kill his family for a cow, Briam descends into madness, becoming the court jester. Despite his foolishness, he delivers sharp truths that resonate within the court, culminating in a dramatic revenge against the king when a series of chaotic events leads to the king's demise. This opening segments sets the stage for whimsical storytelling that blends folly and irony, ultimately serving as a commentary on the nature of power and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 12120
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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