Fairy tales in english new
Here are some popular and well-known fairy tales in English, along with their original publication dates:
- Cinderella (1697) by Charles Perrault - A classic tale about a young girl who becomes a princess with the help of a fairy godmother.
- Sleeping Beauty (1697) by Charles Perrault - A beautiful princess is placed under a sleeping curse by a wicked fairy, but is awakened by a prince's kiss.
- Beauty and the Beast (1740) by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve - A tale about a kind and beautiful girl who falls in love with a prince who has been cursed to live as a beast.
- Rapunzel (1812) by the Brothers Grimm - A long-haired princess is locked in a tower by a wicked witch and is rescued by a prince who climbs up her hair.
- Hansel and Gretel (1812) by the Brothers Grimm - Two siblings get lost in the forest and come across a witch who tries to eat them, but they outsmart her and return home.
- Little Red Riding Hood (1812) by the Brothers Grimm - A young girl visits her sick grandmother, but is intercepted by a wolf who tries to eat her and her grandmother.
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1812) by the Brothers Grimm - A beautiful princess is forced to flee her stepmother's jealousy and takes refuge with a group of friendly dwarfs.
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears (1837) by Robert Southey - A curious girl breaks into a bear's house and samples their porridge, chairs, and beds, causing chaos and confusion.
- Jack and the Beanstalk (1807) by Benjamin Tabart - A poor boy trades a cow for magic beans, which grow into a beanstalk leading to a giant's castle.
- Puss in Boots (1697) by Charles Perrault - A clever cat helps his poor master become rich and marry a princess.
- The Frog Prince (1812) by the Brothers Grimm - A prince is turned into a frog by a witch and must be kissed by a princess to return to his true form.
- The Ugly Duckling (1843) by Hans Christian Andersen - A duckling is rejected by his family and peers, but eventually finds acceptance and beauty when he matures into a swan.
- The Little Mermaid (1837) by Hans Christian Andersen - A mermaid falls in love with a prince and makes a deal with a sea witch to become human, but ultimately sacrifices her life for love.
- The Emperor's New Clothes (1837) by Hans Christian Andersen - A king is swindled by two weavers who promise him invisible clothes, and a child's honesty exposes the truth.
- The Gingerbread Man (1875) by James Orchard Halliwell - A runaway gingerbread man is chased by various animals and eventually meets his demise.
These are just a few examples of the many wonderful fairy tales that have been translated and retold in English.