The Adventures of Puss in Boots
Marks's Edition
by Anonymous
- First published: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Content type: Juvenile
"The Adventures of Puss in Boots" by Anonymous is a classic fairy tale written during the early modern period, likely in the 17th century. This enchanting story belongs to the genre of children's literature and takes readers on a whimsical journey filled with adventure and cleverness. The likely topic revolves around themes of resourcefulness and the transformation of fortune through wit and bravery. The narrative follows a poor young man who inherits only a cat upon his father's death. This cat, Puss, impressively convinces his master to provide him with boots and a bag, claiming he can change their fortunes. Puss cleverly captures game to present to the king, while deceitfully claiming to be the servant of the fictitious "Marquis of Carabas." As the story unfolds, Puss ingeniously navigates encounters with an ogre and the king, ultimately ensuring his master wins the heart of the princess. Through cunning and bravery, Puss in Boots transforms the young man's life, demonstrating the power of cleverness in overcoming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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Marks's Edition Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition. | 2011-09-25 | Project Gutenberg | English | — | Public domain (USA) |
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