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Title:
The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin
1920
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin" by Anatole France is a fantasy tale that was likely written in the early 20th century. As part of a collection titled "The Seven Wives of Bluebeard & Other Marvellous Tales," the narrative weaves a whimsical and satirical account surrounding themes of love, belief, and the influence of fairies in the lives of its characters. The story blends elements of classical fairy tales with a modern twist, making it both nostalgic and relevant. The plot centers around the Princess Aurore, who falls into a deep sleep due to a curse laid upon her by an uninvited fairy, Alcuine. Meanwhile, Monsieur de Boulingrin, the Secretary of State for the Treasury, is in a complicated relationship with the elegant Duchess of Cicogne. The narrative unfolds as Boulingrin remains skeptical of fairy tales despite his unexplainable encounters with them. After a century of enchantment, both he and the Duchess awaken to a transformed world, only to find themselves forgotten and irrelevant in a society that has moved on without them. The tale satirizes societal norms, relationships, and the intersection of fantasy and reality, ultimately serving as a reflection on the passage of time and the absurdities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Editor: May, J. Lewis (James Lewis), 1873-1961
Editor: Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953
Translator: Stewart, D. B.
EBook No.: 25409
Published: May 9, 2008
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin
1920
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin" by Anatole France is a fantasy tale that was likely written in the early 20th century. As part of a collection titled "The Seven Wives of Bluebeard & Other Marvellous Tales," the narrative weaves a whimsical and satirical account surrounding themes of love, belief, and the influence of fairies in the lives of its characters. The story blends elements of classical fairy tales with a modern twist, making it both nostalgic and relevant. The plot centers around the Princess Aurore, who falls into a deep sleep due to a curse laid upon her by an uninvited fairy, Alcuine. Meanwhile, Monsieur de Boulingrin, the Secretary of State for the Treasury, is in a complicated relationship with the elegant Duchess of Cicogne. The narrative unfolds as Boulingrin remains skeptical of fairy tales despite his unexplainable encounters with them. After a century of enchantment, both he and the Duchess awaken to a transformed world, only to find themselves forgotten and irrelevant in a society that has moved on without them. The tale satirizes societal norms, relationships, and the intersection of fantasy and reality, ultimately serving as a reflection on the passage of time and the absurdities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Editor: May, J. Lewis (James Lewis), 1873-1961
Editor: Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953
Translator: Stewart, D. B.
EBook No.: 25409
Published: May 9, 2008
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.