![Audioook of A kiss For Cinderella Audiobook & ebooks](/image/book/a-kiss-for-cinderella.webp)
A Kiss For Cinderella
by J. M. Barrie
'A Kiss For Cinderella' Summary
"A Kiss for Cinderella" is a heartwarming play written by J.M. Barrie, the famous author of "Peter Pan." The play tells the story of a young girl named Cinderella who is forced to work as a housemaid for her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. Despite her difficult circumstances, Cinderella remains hopeful and kind, dreaming of a better life.
The play was first performed in 1916 during the height of World War I, and its themes of hope, resilience, and the power of imagination resonated deeply with audiences at the time. Barrie himself was deeply affected by the war and wrote "A Kiss for Cinderella" as a way to bring a bit of light and magic into the world.
The story centers around Cinderella's interactions with her neighbors in a London tenement building. One night, a group of soldiers returns from the war and takes refuge in the building. Cinderella, who has always dreamed of being a fairy godmother, transforms herself into a magical figure and uses her wits and imagination to bring a bit of joy and hope to the weary soldiers.
The play is full of humor, heart, and whimsy, and it explores important themes like the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity, the importance of community, and the transformative power of imagination. "A Kiss for Cinderella" has been beloved by audiences for over a century and continues to be performed today in theaters around the world.
In conclusion, "A Kiss for Cinderella" is a timeless and uplifting play that encourages us to look for magic in the everyday and to never lose hope in the face of adversity. J.M. Barrie's imaginative storytelling and heartfelt themes make this play a true classic that will continue to inspire generations of readers and theatergoers for years to come.
Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
EnglishPublished In
1916Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Author
![J. M. Barrie image](/thumbs/image/author/j-m-barrie.webp)
J. M. Barrie
Scottish
Barrie knew that he wished to follow a career as an author. However, his family attempted to persuade him to choose a profession such as the ministry. With advice from Alexander, he was able to work o...
More on J. M. BarrieDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
![The Tale of Solomon Owl Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-tale-of-solomon-owl.webp)
The Tale of Solomon Owl by Arthur Scott Bailey
In the heart of a tranquil forest, where sunlight filters through the emerald canopy and the air whispers with secrets, resides Solomon Owl, a wise an...
![Among the Farmyard People Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/among-the-farmyard-people.webp)
Among the Farmyard People by Clara Dillingham Pierson
A wonderful children's book filled with engaging stories about various farmyard animals. Each book ending with a moral which gently encourages childre...
![The Tale of Muley Cow Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-tale-of-muley-cow.webp)
The Tale of Muley Cow by Arthur Scott Bailey
What if a cow could talk? The Tale of Muley Cow by Arthur Scott Bailey is a charming children's story about a cow who can talk. Muley Cow is a kind a...
![East of the Sun and West of the Moon Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/east-of-the-sun-and-west-of-the-moon.webp)
East of the Sun and West of the Moon by Peter Christen Asbjornsen
Once on a time there was a poor husbandman who had so many children that he hadn’t much of either food or clothing to give them. Pretty children they...
![The Russian Storybook Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-russian-storybook.webp)
The Russian Storybook by Richard Wilson
Dive into the enchanting world of Russian folklore with The Russian Storybook, a captivating collection of tales from the song-cycles of Kiev and Novg...
![The Tale of Reddy Woodpecker Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-tale-of-reddy-woodpecker.webp)
The Tale of Reddy Woodpecker by Arthur Scott Bailey
What if a woodpecker could talk? Arthur Scott Bailey's The Tale of Reddy Woodpecker is a classic children's book about a talking woodpecker who goes...
![The Ranch Girls at Boarding School Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-ranch-girls-at-boarding-school.webp)
The Ranch Girls at Boarding School by Margaret Vandercook
The story follows four young girls, cousins Ruth, Helen, Grace, and Ruth's best friend Mercy, as they leave their beloved ranch in the West to attend...
![The Radio Boys with the Forest Rangers Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-radio-boys-with-the-forest-rangers.webp)
The Radio Boys with the Forest Rangers by Allen Chapman
It is an exciting and action-packed book that takes young readers on a thrilling journey into the world of radio and forest conservation. This captiva...
![The Second Jungle Book Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-second-jungle-book.webp)
The Second Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
The Second Jungle Book is a sequel to The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. First published in 1895, it features five stories about Mowgli and three unr...
![Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/raggedy-ann-and-andy-and-the-camel-with-the-wrinkled-knees.webp)
Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees by Johnny Gruelle
The Beautiful French doll Babette has been kidnapped by pirates and it's up to a Raggedy Ann and Andy to rescue her. After taking a magical balloon ri...
Reviews for A Kiss For Cinderella
No reviews posted or approved, yet...