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    • "Puss in Boots" (German: Der gestiefelte Kater; French: Le Maître chat ou le Chat botté; Italian: Il gatto con gli stivali; Dutch: De Gelaarsde Kat) is a European fairy tale about an anthropomorphic cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth, and the hand in marriage of a princess for his penniless and low-born master. The oldest writ… See more

    Analysis

    In folkloristics, Puss in Boots is classified as Aarne–Thompson–Uther ATU 545B, "Puss in Boots", a subtype of ATU … See more

    Adaptations

    The saying "enough to make a cat laugh" dates from the mid-1800s and is associated with the tale of Puss in Boots.
    The Bibliothèque de Carabas book series was published by David Nutt in London in the late 19t… See more

    Further reading

    • Blair, Graham (2019). "Jack Ships to the Cat". Clever Maids, Fearless Jacks, and a Cat: Fairy Tales from a Living Oral Tradition. University Press of Colorado. pp. 93–103. ISBN 978-1-60732-919-0. JSTOR j.ctvqc6hw… See more

    A Summary and Analysis of the ‘Puss in Boots’ Fairy Tale
    The story of ‘Puss in Boots’, as this summary demonstrates, contains several classic features of fairy tales: the enterprising helper (Puss in Boots himself), the hero and the beautiful prin…
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  1. Puss in Boots is a well-known story by Charles Perrault about the third and the youngest son who gets the worse part of the inheritance, almost nothing. In this fairytale, the main character, Cat, presents the qualities of a younger son which are intelligence, bravery, and wittiness1. The oldest written telling version is Costantino Fortunato by Italian author Giovanni Francesco Straparola, included in The Facetious Nights of Straparola, in which the cat is a fairy in disguise who helps his owner, a poor boy named Costantino, to gain his princess by duping a king, a lord and many commoners2.
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    Puss in boots is a well-known story by Charles Perrault, about the third and the youngest son who gets the worse part of the inheritance, almost nothing. That son got a cat for which was believed to be useless. In this fairytale, the main character, Cat, presents the qualities of a younger son which are intelligence, bravery, and wittiness.

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    The oldest written telling version is Costantino Fortunato (Italian for "Lucky Costantino") by Italian author Giovanni Francesco Straparola, included in The Facetious Nights of Straparola (c. 1550–1553), in which the cat is a fairy in disguise who helps his owner, a poor boy named Costantino, to gain his princess by duping a king, a lord and many commoners.

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    What is Puss in Boots based on?
    Puss in Boots is one of our Favorite Fairy Tales. Originally titled The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots, from The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault, 1922 edition illustrated by Harry Clarke, translated by Samber. "The Moral" follows the tale. There was a miller, who left no more estate to the three sons he had, than his Mill, his Ass, and his Cat.

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    What is the story 'Puss in Boots' by Charles Perrault about?
    "Puss in Boots" is a classic fairy tale written by Charles Perrault. First published in 1697, it tells the story of a clever cat who uses his wit and charm to help his poor master rise from rags to riches. This beloved tale has been adapted into various forms of media over the years, including films, plays, and children's books.

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    What are the main features of 'Puss in Boots'?
    Analysis The story of ‘Puss in Boots’, as this summary demonstrates, contains several classic features of fairy tales: the enterprising helper (Puss in Boots himself), the hero and the beautiful princess, and the ‘rags to riches’ story of a character from humble beginnings rising up to become part of the nobility.

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    What is the story behind 'Puss in Boots'?
    In summary, the Brothers Grimm’s „Puss in Boots“ tells the story of a clever and resourceful cat who uses his intelligence and cunning to secure a prosperous future for his master, helping him rise from poverty to marry a princess and become a marquis.

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    Is Puss in Boots a good book?
    After talking about the difference between moral and theme with this book, they really seemed to understand the concept. Overall, this is a great book to teach with! Step inside this lovely illustrated book and meet Puss In Boots, the socipathic cat who is rather conniving, consistently a user of people and a regal stager of situations.

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    Did the Brothers Grimm have a 'Puss in Boots' story?
    The Brothers Grimm did include a similar tale called „The Master Cat“ or „The Cat in the Boots“ in their collection of fairy tales, but it’s important to note that Perrault’s version is the most famous one. The origins of the „Puss in Boots“ story can be traced back to various folktales and literary works from different cultures.

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    Charles Perrault's Puss in Boots has been an irresistible magnet for countless illustrators ever since this classic French tale was first published in 1697.

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    A Summary and Analysis of the ‘Puss in Boots’ Fairy Tale

    Oct 19, 2017 · The story of ‘Puss in Boots’, as this summary demonstrates, contains several classic features of fairy tales: the enterprising helper (Puss in Boots himself), the hero and the beautiful princess, and the ‘rags to riches’ …

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    Puss in Boots - Short Stories and Classic Literature

    Puss in Boots is one of our Favorite Fairy Tales. Originally titled The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots , from The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault , 1922 edition illustrated by Harry Clarke, translated by Samber.

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    Puss in Boots Summary - BookBrief

    First published in 1697, it tells the story of a clever cat who uses his wit and charm to help his poor master rise from rags to riches. This beloved tale has been adapted into various forms of media over the years, including films, …