Bluebeard: And Similar Tales

A wealthy, violent man has murdered all of his wives. His newest bride grows curious about her husband's mysteries and discovers his secret. In desperation, she calls for help to avoid the fate of her predecessors. This classic fairy tale about curiosity, danger, and family is as dark as it is gripping. This edition from the Fairy Tales Classics Collections includes versions of "Bluebeard" from Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Scottland, and England. It also includes beautiful illustrations from Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, Walter crane, Frederic Theodore Liz, and Jennie Harbour. "Bluebeard" includes the following stories: Bluebeard (by Charles Perrault) The Cobbler and His Three Daughters (A Basque Tale) Don Firriulieddu (An Italian Tale) Fitcher's Bird (A German Tale) The Hare's Bride (A German Tale) How The Devil Married Three Sisters (An Italian Tale) King Bluebeard (A German Tale) Mr Fox (An English Tale) The Old Dame and Her Hen (A Norwegian Tale) The Robber Bridegroom (A German Tale) The Widow and Her Daughters (A Scottish Tale)