푸른 수염 / 샤를 페로(영어원서)
'푸른 수염'은 프랑스 민담으로, 샤를 페로(Charles Perrault) 쓴 동화가 가장 유명하다. 이 동화는 부자 남성이 자신의 아내들을 살해하는 습관이 있으며, 현재의 아내가 그 여자들의 운명을 피하려는 시도를 하면서 벌어지는 이야기를 다룬다.
The fairy tale "Bluebeard," written by Charles Perrault, revolves around a wealthy man with a sinister secret—he repeatedly marries and murders his wives. When a new bride enters his life, she becomes determined to uncover the truth and escape the grisly fate that befell her predecessors. Perrault's haunting narrative delves into themes of curiosity, danger, and the struggle for survival, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked curiosity and the courage required to confront malevolent forces.
Charles Perrault (1628-1703) was a French author known for his influential collection of fairy tales titled "Tales and Stories of the Past with Morals" (1697). His well-known tales, including "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Puss in Boots," have become enduring classics in children's literature, shaping the modern fairy tale genre.