Märchen von Charles Perrault

Märchen von Charles Perrault, a landmark collection by Charles Perrault, gathers the fairy-tale classics that helped define European storytelling and the myths/legends tradition. Perrault’s luminous tales—like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Puss in Boots—blend wit, moral lessons and a touch of courtly refinement, offering concise narratives where cleverness and consequence collide without revealing plot surprises. These stories originate in older oral and literary sources but reached wide circulation in Perrault’s 17th-century Paris, and the translation behind this audiobook dates from 1790—an edition that influenced later collectors, including the Brothers Grimm. The collection captures social mores, transformation motifs and archetypal characters whose echoes persist in modern culture: tricksters and innocents, tests of virtue and the uneasy interplay of danger and domestic life. Perfect for listeners fascinated by folklore, literary history, or classic fairy tales, this audiobook invites you to hear the originals that shaped countless retellings. Whether you’re a student of myths/legends, a parent seeking time-honored stories, or a fan of short, evocative narratives, Perrault’s Märchen remains an essential, richly atmospheric listen.