Contes d'une grand-mère

by George Sand

"Contes d'une grand-mère" by George Sand is a collection of thirteen fantastical tales published in two volumes in 1873 and 1876. This was the last book Sand published during her lifetime. The stories blend fantasy with moral guidance, featuring enchanted castles, talking animals, and magical transformations. Young protagonists encounter mysterious beings like the Dame au voile, the frog queen Coax, and various supernatural creatures. Through these imaginative adventures, characters face choices about art, ambition, love, and staying true to themselves.