The Red Fairy Book Preface

The Red Fairy Book Tale 26 - The Twelve Brothers

In which a princess bravely seeks out her twelve brothers who once fled into the forest to escape a grim fate, and upon finding them, faces a harsh enchantment that transforms them into ravens. She then endures a long and silent trial to break the spell, during which she gains the love of a king despite cruel accusations, leading to a happy and just resolution.

The Red Fairy Book Tale 25 - The Enchanted Canary

In which a young prince named Désiré, unlike his corpulent father Lord Tubby, sets forth on a quest to find a wife of golden skin, guided by a dream and aided by a mysterious old man, leading him through a perilous forest and a magical orange grove. Along the way, he encounters transformation, enchantments, and a beguiling princess named Zizi, whose strange plight entwines their fates and challenges the prince’s courage and determination.

The Red Fairy Book Tale 24 - Dapplegrim

In which a young man, having inherited twelve mares and a remarkable dapple-grey colt, sets out to win a princess long held by a Troll, aided by the wondrous strength and speed of his extraordinary horse, Dapplegrim. Together they overcome impossible odds and trials imposed by a suspicious king, leading to a series of adventures that test courage, wit, and loyalty.

The Red Fairy Book Tale 22 - The Golden Branch

In which a kind-hearted but physically unfortunate prince is imprisoned by his severe father and discovers a magical cabinet that leads him to a series of enchantments involving a sleeping lady and a golden branch. Meanwhile, a similarly afflicted princess faces her own trials and transformations before both embark on a quest filled with fairy-tale wonders and eventual restoration.

The Red Fairy Book Tale 21 - The True History of Little Goldenhood

In which a little girl named Blanchette, known as Little Golden-hood for her magical golden hood, embarks on a journey through the woods to visit her grandmother, encountering a cunning Wolf who seeks to deceive her. The tale unfolds with unexpected twists that reveal the true nature of courage and magic in the face of danger.