Contes choisis de la famille by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm

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Author Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863
Author Grimm, Wilhelm, 1786-1859
Title Contes choisis de la famille
Contents Le loup et l'homme -- Le violon merveilleux -- Le renard et les oies -- Le renard et le chat -- Le docteur universel -- La douce bouillie -- Le loup et le renard -- Les trois frères -- L'aïeul et le petit-fils -- Le clou -- Le petit pâtre -- Le paysan et le diable -- Le linceul -- La mort la plus douce por les criminels.
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Summary "Contes choisis de la famille" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is a collection of traditional folk tales and fables, likely written during the early 19th century. This compilation features stories that delve into themes of morality, cunning, and the human condition, often featuring animals as central characters. The collection reflects the storytelling traditions and cultural narratives of Europe, particularly in the context of German folklore. The book comprises several engaging tales, each highlighting various aspects of human nature and societal norms through allegorical storytelling. For instance, in "Le loup et l'homme," a boastful wolf learns a harsh lesson about the strength of humans when he underestimates them during a confrontation. In "Le violon merveilleux," a musician uses a magical violin to captivate various animals, leading to humorous and ironic outcomes. Stories like "La douce bouillie" and "Le docteur universel" cleverly weave magic and wit to impart lessons on greed, cunning, and the folly of confusion. Through these enchanting narratives, the Grimms explore complex ideas in a format that entertains and teaches moral lessons to readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Folklore -- Germany
Subject Fairy tales -- Germany
Subject Children's stories, German -- Translations into French
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EBook-No. 12250
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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