"Old French Fairy Tales" by Sophie Ségur is a captivating compilation of stories, probably from the 1800s, filled with magical beings and thrilling escapades that impart valuable life lessons. The book, rich with fairy tales in dreamy settings, carries themes of purity, kinship, and goodness prevailing over wickedness, highlighted by characters like Princess Blondine and her faithful companions. The story commences by introducing Princess Blondine, adored by King Benin, her father, after her mother's death, yet as Blondine matures, she is threatened by Queen Fourbette, her cruel stepmother, who is very jealous of the princess’s innocence. Deceived and lost, Blondine enters the magical Forest of Lilacs as her adventures become dangerous and enchanted. Her story mixes treason, faithfulness, and a search for joy, paving the way for Blondine’s fantastic voyage and ensuing occurrences.
Old French Fairy Tales
By Sophie SĂ©gur
A cherished princess, threatened by a jealous stepmother, finds herself lost in a magical forest, embarking on a journey filled with danger and enchantment.
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About the AuthorSophie Rostopchine, Countess of SĂ©gur, born Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina, was a French writer of Russian birth and origin. She is best known today for her novel Les Malheurs de Sophie, intended for children.
Sophie Rostopchine, Countess of SĂ©gur, born Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina, was a French writer of Russian birth and origin. She is best known today for her novel Les Malheurs de Sophie, intended for children.
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