Blue-beard: A Contribution to History and Folk-lore Being the history of Gilles de Retz of Brittany, France, who was executed at Nantes in 1440 A.D., and who was the original of Blue-beard in the tales of Mother Goose
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Authors:
- Wilson, Thomas
1832 - 1902
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In the shadowy annals of 15th-century France, the tale of Gilles de Retz emerges—a nobleman whose gruesome legacy would inspire the infamous Bluebeard of folklore. "Blue-beard: A Contribution to History and Folk-lore" by Thomas Wilson meticulously chronicles de Retz's descent into infamy, revealing the dark intersection of power and depravity that led to his execution in Nantes. This gripping historical account not only examines the chilling events surrounding his life but also explores the unyielding grip of superstition and morality in a turbulent era. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this work provides a compelling lens through which to understand the complexities of justice and myth-making in history. Discover the truth behind the legend and the haunting echoes of unalienable rights in a world shrouded in fear.
