Princess Belle-Etoile
Princess Belle-Etoile is a beautiful princess who lives in a magical kingdom. She is beloved by all the people of the kingdom, but she is also very lonely. One day, a mysterious stranger arrives in the kingdom and tells her of a magical land far away, where she can find true happiness. Belle-Etoile sets off on a journey to find this magical land, accompanied by her loyal friend, the talking fox, Reynard. Along the way, they meet many strange and wonderful creatures, and face many dangers. Eventually, they reach the magical land, where Belle-Etoile discovers the secret of true happiness. But the journey is not over yet. Belle-Etoile must still face a powerful enemy who wants to keep her from her destiny. With the help of her friends, she must find a way to defeat the enemy and save the magical land. Will Belle-Etoile be able to find true happiness and save the magical land? Read Princess Belle-Etoile to find out!
By Walter Crane · First published 1874 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Romance · 3,212 words
First lines
Once upon a time there were three Princesses, named Roussette, Brunette, and Blondine, who lived in retirement with their mother, a Princess who had lost all her former grandeur. One day an old woman called and asked for a dinner, as this Princess was an excellent cook. After the meal was over, the old woman, who was a fairy, promised that their kindness should be rewarded, and immediately disappeared.
Shortly after, the King came that way, with his brother and the Lord Admiral. They were all so struck with the beauty of the three Princesses, that the King married the youngest, Blondine, his brother married Brunette, and the Lord Admiral married Roussette.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Walter Crane
- Date: 1874 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Romance
- Length: 3,212 words
- Structure: 1 section, 27 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The title of the book, 'Princess Belle-Etoile', suggests a classic fairy tale, and the author, Walter Crane, is known for his illustrations of fairy tales.
- Children's Literature — Walter Crane is known for his illustrations of fairy tales, which are often aimed at children.
- Romance — The title of the book, 'Princess Belle-Etoile', suggests a romantic story, and the author, Walter Crane, is known for his illustrations of romantic stories.
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Children's Picture Books · Fairy tales · advice · beauty · belle-etoile · bird · birth · blondine · brother · brunette · cheri · children