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This collection of stories explores the roles of queens in various fairy tales, from rulers in fantastical realms to those overcoming challenges to protect their kingdoms. Each story offers a unique narrative, often with magical or moral undertones. Below are grouped tales based on common themes.
Queens and Their Kingdoms
Some stories revolve around queens who rule or are central to their kingdom’s fate. In Why the Wymps Cried, the Fairy Queen sends Molly to bring peace to Wympland, fulfilling a prophecy. The Queen of the Sea tells of Neptune abdicating, and a mermaid is crowned as the new queen of the ocean. The Queen Bee presents the story of Simpleton, who, through kindness, wins the hand of a princess and becomes king.
Royal Struggles and Transformation
In several stories, queens undergo hardships or transformations that alter their lives. The Snow Queen depicts a troll’s creation of a mirror that curses the protagonist, leading to a dangerous rescue mission. The Yellow Dwarf involves a princess forced into a marriage arrangement with a dwarf, only to later seek true love. The Revenge of the Gnomes tells of the Fairies’ party exclusion, which leads the Gnomes to take revenge on the Fairies and Goblins, creating chaos in the process.
Love and Marriage
Many tales focus on queens who are involved in matters of love, marriage, or choices related to suitors. In Riquet with the Tuft, a princess uses magic to fall in love with Riquet, whose wit she admires. The Goose Girl at the Well narrates the journey of a princess who, after being exiled, is reunited with her parents through the help of a young man. The Sleeping Beauty follows the curse of a sleeping princess who is awakened by a prince’s kiss, leading to a marriage that restores peace.
Transformation and Identity
Identity transformation is a recurring theme where queens or princesses experience changes. The Lost Fairy is about a fairy who becomes human but is punished by her queen, later marrying her true love. The White Cat presents a prince who is aided by a talking cat, leading him to a magical kingdom and a life with the cat, who turns out to be a princess.
Moral Lessons and Wisdom
Some stories focus on moral lessons or the wisdom of queens. The Moon Lady’s Daughter is about a princess raised by a moonbeam mother who teaches her wisdom and love through nature’s cycles. The Purloined Letter tells a tale of clever deduction by C. Auguste Dupin, who solves the mystery of a stolen letter.
These stories explore the variety of experiences queens face in both their personal and royal lives, from emotional growth to magical adventures.