The Wonderful Story of Blue Beard, and His Last Wife by George Cruikshank
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| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
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| Title | The Wonderful Story of Blue Beard, and His Last Wife |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Wonderful Story of Blue Beard, and His Last Wife" by George Cruikshank is a darkly whimsical tale likely written in the early 19th century. This book is a story rooted in the folklore and fairy tale tradition, exploring themes of curiosity and consequence. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic character of Blue Beard, a wealthy nobleman with a shocking physical trait: his blue beard, which renders him both feared and shunned by women. The story follows the younger of two sisters who, after being courted by Blue Beard and marrying him despite her initial fears, is given the keys to his castle with strict instructions not to enter a forbidden chamber. Overcome by curiosity, she eventually opens the door only to discover the horrifying truth about Blue Beard's previous wives. This revelation puts her life at risk when he returns unexpectedly and demands the key. The climax sees her narrowly escaping death thanks to the timely arrival of her brothers, leading to a subsequent realization of the importance of fidelity and virtue. Following Blue Beard’s defeat, Fatima, the young wife, chooses to use her newfound power and wealth to improve the lives of those around her, transforming her initial misfortune into a blessing for the poor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Bluebeard (Legendary character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Curiosity -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44558 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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