Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales From the Old French
Charles Perrault, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
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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 1h 25minSleeping 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 6h 31minWhat 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 6h 39minWhat 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 2h 38minWhat 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 2h 59minWhat 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 6h 23minWhat 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 1h 2minWhat 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 9h 5minWhat 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 5h 28minWhat 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 3h 43minWhat 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 6h 57minWhat 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 1h 23minWhat 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 3h 37minWhat 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 5h 19minWhat 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 46minWhat 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 2h 41minWhat 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 3h 14minWhat 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 4h 56minWhat 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 5h 4minWhat 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 4h 12minWhat 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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