Arthur T. Quiller-Couch

“Rapunzel.” The twelve dancing princesses and other fairy tales, edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1930, pp. 37-42.
Jan 8, 2023
Tale Summary There was once a couple who yearned in vain for a child when at last the woman became pregnant. They lived with a window overlooking a fabulous garden with many rapunzels (which is a lettuce-like vegetable), and the woman began to crave
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“The Goosegirl.” The twelve dancing princesses and other fairy tales, edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1930, pp. 29-36.
Jan 2, 2023
Tale Summary Once upon a time, there lived a princess who was to be married to a prince who lived far away. Before she left, her mother the queen gave her riches, a waiting-maid for company, and three drops of blood on a handkerchief for good luck.
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“Blue Beard.” The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales from the Old French, Quiller-Couch, A. T, New York: Hodder and Stoughton, 1910, pp. 27-46.
Apr 6, 2022
Tale Summary A rich gentleman called Blue Beard is unable to find a new wife due to his unusual beard and rumors about his missing wives. Through lavish entertainment, a maiden named Fatima decides to marry him. He gives his wife a set of keys to
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