Mother Goose Fairy Tales
The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault (1697) From “Histoires ou contes du temps passรฉ” — also known as “Mother Goose Tales” 4 5. 6. Diamonds and Toads ( Les Fรฉes ) A moral tale contrasting kindness and cruelty. 7. 8. Hop o’ My Thumb ( Le Petit Poucet ) A tale of resourcefulness, danger, and family survival. ๐ Additional Tales Sometimes Included in Perrault Collections These were published separately or attributed to him in later editions: 9. Donkeyskin ( Peau d’รne ) A strange but symbolic tale about escape, resilience, and disguise. 10. Griselda ( La Marquise de Salusses ou la Patience de Griselidis ) A retelling of a medieval story about endurance and virtue. ๐ฟ Why These Tales Matter