Nouveaux contes bleus

Name: Nouveaux contes bleus
Author: Édouard Laboulaye

By Édouard Laboulaye

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French Literature Mythology, Legends & Folklore Short Stories

About This Book

A framed collection of folk tales and short narratives preceded by an essay that defends the literary and moral value of fairy tales and traces their roots across cultures. The introductory discussion situates popular stories as products of ancient imagination and compares traditions from northern and oriental sources. The tales that follow adopt a rugged, archaic tone, moving between grim episodes of blood-feud and vengeance, cunning tricks and clever rogues, and enchanted metamorphoses, all emphasizing strength, resourcefulness, and the ethical lessons born of wonder. Personal dedications and illustrative drawings accompany the varied pieces.

About the Author

Édouard Laboulaye

Édouard Laboulaye was a French political thinker, lawyer, and author, best known for his contributions to literature and his advocacy for democracy and civil liberties. He is particularly recognized for his work "Laboulaye's Fairy Book," which showcases his talent for storytelling and his interest in folklore. Laboulaye's writings often reflect his deep engagement with social issues and his belief in the power of education and enlightenment. In addition to his fairy tales, he wrote several other notable works, including "Contes et nouvelles" and "Paris en América," which further illustrate his literary versatility and cultural insights.