Cenerentola

Cenerentola, also known as Cinderella, is a classic fairy tale that has been adapted into numerous stories and media across various cultures. The tale originates from France, where it was first published in 1697 by Charles Perrault in his collection of fairy tales, "Histoires ou contes du temps passé." The story is set in a medieval-like society, where a young woman named Cenerentola (Cinderella) lives with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Despite her hardships, Cenerentola remains kind and virtuous.

One day, a royal ball is announced, and Cenerentola's fairy godmother transforms her into a beautiful princess with a glass slipper. At the ball, Cenerentola meets the prince, who falls in love with her. However, the prince's stepsisters also attend the ball, and they try to trick Cenerentola into giving up her glass slipper. Cenerentola, however, remains true to herself and refuses to give up the slipper.

The next day, the prince visits the ball and tries to find Cenerentola by fitting the glass slipper to the feet of the women at the palace. The slipper fits Cenerentola perfectly, and the prince realizes that she is the woman he met at the ball. The prince and Cenerentola are married, and they live happily ever after.

Cenerentola has been adapted into various forms of media, including ballets, operas, animated films, and live-action movies. The story has also been retold in different cultures, with variations in plot and characters. Despite these changes, the core themes of kindness, virtue, and true love remain consistent throughout the various adaptations of Cenerentola.