The gentleman had also a young daughter, of rare goodness and sweetness of temper, which she took from her mother, who was the best creature in the world. — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
The next day the two sisters went to the ball, and so did Cinderella, but dressed more magnificently than before. The King's son was… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
The Prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, knew not how to show his joy… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
“Beauty in a woman is a treasure rare Which we are never weary of admiring; But a sweet temper is a gift more fair And better worth the youthful maid's desiring. That was the boon bestowed on Cinderella By her wise godmother - her truest glory. The rest was "nought but leather and prunella." Such is the moral of this… — Charles Perrault Copy Share
The King's son, who was told that a great princess, whom nobody knew, was come, ran out to receive her. He gave her his… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
Monsieur Puss came at last to a stately castle, the master of which was an Ogre, the richest ever known; for all the lands… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
He obliged Cinderella to sit down, and, putting the slipper to her little foot, he found it went on very easily, and fitted her… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
After a hundred years the son of the King then reigning, who was of another family from that of the sleeping Princess, was a-hunting… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
Once upon a time there was a Queen who had a son so ugly and so misshapen that it was long disputed whether he… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
The poor child was the drudge of the household, and was always in the wrong. He was, however, the most bright and discreet of… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
Once upon a time there was a widow who had two daughters. The elder was so much like her, both in looks and character,… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
“FIRST MORAL Good manners are not easy They need a little care, But when we least expect it Bring rewards both rich and rare.… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
