About “Bluebeard”
"Bluebeard" is a French folktale that was most famously recorded by Charles Perrault and first published in 1697 in Histoires ou contes du temps passé. The story follows a wealthy man who kills his wives and the efforts of his latest wife to escape his fate. Similar tales include "The White Dove," "The Robber Bridegroom," and "Fitcher's Bird." The tale has become so well-known that the word "Bluebeard" is defined by Merriam-Webster as a man who marries and kills multiple wives. The term "bluebearding" has also been used to describe the act of killing or abandoning a series of women. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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Book details
- Published
- 1697
- Latest edition
- 1964 · ISBN 9780143105367
- ISBN
- 9780143105367
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bluebeard | 1964 | 9780143105367 | Buy on Amazon |
| | Bluebeard | 1697 | — | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Bluebeard?
Bluebeard by Charles Perrault has 38 pages.
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