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The Golden Branch | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Red Fairy Book (1890)
Today's Lang Fairy Tale is another Madame d'Aulnoy spectacular, The Golden Branch!
So spectacular is this tale, in fact, that it was adapted for the stage as part of James Robinson Planche's 19th century 'fairy extravaganzas', lavishly costumed musical displays of whimsy which must truly have been a joy to behold.
But will this be the decider for Martin for or against Madame d'Aulnoy? We discuss the tale, compare it to the other French literary fairy tales we've encountered as part of this project, and explore its subtext.
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