Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales From the Old French

Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales From the Old French

Charles Perrault, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Riik Ameerika Ühendriigid
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Viimane 12.09.2026

This podcast presents four classic fairy tales from the French Cabinet des Fees collection, retold in a unique style. The author began as a translator but found the translations unsatisfying, so he rewrote the stories in his own way. The tales include Sleeping Beauty and others from the Old French tradition. The podcast is a literary work aimed at preserving and reimagining these timeless stories.

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  • Sleeping Beauty-C. S. Evans 12.09.2026 1t 25min
    Sleeping Beauty by C. S. Evans invites listeners into a timeless tale that explores themes of love, destiny, and the transformative power of sleep. This enchanting story captures the essence of fairy tales, where the boundaries of reality blur, and the extraordinary becomes possible. Its enduring appeal lies in the universal quest for awakening and renewal, resonating with those seeking hope and inspiration in their own lives. As listeners immerse themselves in this classic narrative, they will find echoes of their own dreams and desires, making it a relevant and captivating experience for audiences of all ages.
  • Romulus-Jacob Abbott 07.09.2026 6t 31min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Grotesques and Fantasies-Israel Zangwill 06.09.2026 6t 39min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Christmas Tales Of Flanders-Andre de Ridder 05.09.2026 2t 38min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Kriloff's Fables-Ivan Krylov 04.09.2026 2t 59min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Children of Odin-Pádraic Colum 03.09.2026 6t 23min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Primary Reader Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children-E. Louise Smythe 02.09.2026 1t 2min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians-William Wilberforce 01.09.2026 9t 5min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Strange Stories From a Chinese Studio (selections from Volume 1)-Songling Pu 31.08.2026 5t 28min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Myths And Legends Of British North America-Katharine Berry Judson 30.08.2026 3t 43min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Romances of Old Japan-Yei Theodora Ozaki 29.08.2026 6t 57min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Emperor's New Clothes-Hans Christian Andersen 28.08.2026 1t 23min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Hero and Leander-George Chapman, Christopher Marlowe 27.08.2026 3t 37min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Folk-lore and legends English-Charles John Tibbits 26.08.2026 5t 19min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Aesop's Fables, Volume 01 (Fables 1-25)-Aesop 25.08.2026 46min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Zanzibar Tales-George W. Bateman 24.08.2026 2t 41min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Indian Why Stories Sparks From War Eagle's Lodge-Fire-Frank Bird Linderman 23.08.2026 3t 14min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Book of Good Counsels - From the Sanskrit of the Hitopadesa-Sir Edwin Arnold 22.08.2026 4t 56min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Soap Bubble Stories-Fanny Barry 21.08.2026 5t 4min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui
  • Enchanted Forest-William Bowen 20.08.2026 4t 12min
    What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over forty volumes. "Certainly the translations, when finished, did not satisfy me, and so I turned back to the beginning and have rewritten the stories in my own way, which (as you may say with the Irish butler) “may not be the best claret, but ’tis the best ye’ve got.” —Preface - Summary by mlcui

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