The history of the tales of the fairies
Date1725
Names
E. Midwinter
(printer)
Midwinter, Edward, -1736
(contributor)
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The history of the tales of the fairies : newly done from the French .... ''Dedicated to the ladies of Great Britain.''--t.p. Authorship attribution and approximate date of issue from Osborne catalogue, cited below. Published not later than 1725, Plomer, H.R., Dictionary 1618-1725 states Midwinter was active from 1710-1725. Contents list on t.p. omits ''The fair indifferent; or The hobgoblin prince and Furibon. Page numbers 13 and 16 reversed. Signatures: A-F12. (From t.p.) I. The tale of Graciosa and Prince Percinet; shewing the cruelty of a proud mother-in-law, to an innocent dutiful virgin -- II. The blew bird, and Florina; shewing the happiness of being good natured in both sexes -- III. Prince Avenant, and the beauty with locks of gold; shewing what difficulties and dangers love will surmount -- IV. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the vanity of covetousness, pride, and envy -- V. Prince Nonpariel, and the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn, that outward beauty is not the only object love delights to dwell in -- VI. The orange-tree, and its boloved [sic] bee; shewing the happiness of those lovers who shall find constancy in perfection.
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Dewey Number2265095