The Story of Blue-Beard by Charles Perrault
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About this eBook
| Author | Perrault, Charles, 1628-1703 |
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| Illustrator | Southall, Joseph E. |
| LoC No. | 73179756 |
| Title | The Story of Blue-Beard |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Story of Blue-Beard" by Charles Perrault is a classic fairy tale written in the late 17th century. This narrative illustrates the perils of curiosity and disobedience, centering on the eerie figure of Blue Beard, a wealthy man whose blue facial hair makes him terrifying to potential brides. The book serves as a cautionary tale about trust and the consequences of ignoring warnings. The tale follows the journey of Blue Beard, who, despite his wealth and luxurious possessions, struggles to find a bride due to his ominous reputation. He eventually marries a young woman, giving her keys to his mansion with a strict warning not to enter a forbidden closet. Driven by curiosity and the influence of her friends, she disobeys this command, discovering the gruesome truth of Blue Beard's previous wives, whom he had killed. When Blue Beard returns and learns of her disobedience, he threatens her life, but she cleverly sends for her brothers, who rescue her just in time. Ultimately, Blue Beard is killed, and the young woman inherits his fortune, creating a new life for herself and her family away from his dark past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Bluebeard (Legendary character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44288 |
| Release Date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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