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Cinderella, heroine of one of the most famous folktales in the world. She is rescued from a life of drudgery by her fairy godmother and eventually marries a handsome prince. The story (dating back to 9th-century China) exists in 500 versions in Europe alone; it was included by both Charles Perrault Perrault, Charles (shärl pĕrō`), 1628–1703, French poet. ..... Click the link for more information. and the Grimm Wilhelm Grimm (vĭl`hĕlm grĭm), 1786–1859, and which did much to encourage the romantic revival of folklore. ..... Click the link for more information. brothers in their collections of tales. Cinderella enchantment lasts only till midnight. [Fr. Fairy Tale: Cinderella] See : Enchantment Cinderella feeds beggar whom sisters scorn. [Ital. Opera: Rossini, Cinderella, Westerman, 120–121] See : Generosity Cinderella with fairy godmother’s aid, poor maligned girl wins prince’s heart. [Fr. Fairy Tale: Cinderella] See : Innocence How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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