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The luck of the bean-rows, a fairy tale

By Charles Nodier

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Abandoned in a bean field, a boy’s destiny takes him from simple farm life to a princess’s heart, but not without the obstacles that teach him the true meaning of compassion.

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2023-12-05
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Summary

"The Luck of the Bean-rows, a fairy tale" by Charles Nodier is an enchanting story set in the 1800s, centered around an elderly couple who find a special boy in their bean field and name him "Luck of the Bean-rows". The story examines themes of good fortune and gentleness in a world with magic as the protagonist grows up and goes on adventures that mold who he becomes. The tale starts when a couple finds a boy who turns into a kind young man who everyone loves. As luck would have it, he helps the couple become successful, turning their small farm into a large estate. However, he wants more than a simple life, which leads him to a nearby city where he meets many different people, including animals, that he is kind to. Finally, he meets Pea-Blossom, a beautiful princess, who he comes to love greatly. The story progresses as he faces challenges and learns about giving and kindness that ends on a sad, but happy, note that stresses the importance of love and an eternal home.

About the Author

Jean Charles Emmanuel Nodier was a French author and librarian who introduced a younger generation of Romanticists to the conte fantastique, gothic literature, and vampire tales. His dream related writings influenced the later works of Gérard de Nerval.

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