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Charles Perrault
AuthorBooks · Second hand1628-1703
Charles Perrault was a French author and member of the Académie Française. He laid the foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, with his works derived from earlier folk tales, published in his 1697 book Histoires ou contes du temps passé. The best known of his tales include "Little Red Riding Hood", "Cinderella", "Puss in Boots", "Sleeping Beauty", and "Bluebeard".
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Birth
1628
Death
1703
First book
1653
Years writing
50
Charles Perrault is considered the founding father of the fairy tale literary genre.
His famous collection Mother Goose Tales has inspired countless adaptations, including those by Disney.
Before dedicating himself to literature, Perrault worked as a lawyer after graduating in Paris.
He grew up in a large family, being the seventh child of a lawyer at the Paris parliament.
Universal stories like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Puss in Boots are part of his legacy.