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Madame d'Aulnoy
AuthorBooks · Second hand1652-1705
Marie-Catherine Le Jumel de Barneville, Baroness d'Aulnoy, also known as Countess d'Aulnoy, was a French author known for her literary fairy tales. Her 1697 collection Les Contes des Fées coined the literary genre's name and included the first story to feature "Prince Charmant" or Prince Charming. She is considered to have been a member of les conteuses group of French female authors.
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Birth
1652
Death
1705
First book
1697
Years writing
329
Madame d'Aulnoy was the brilliant mind who coined the term fairy tale to define her literary genre.
Born in Barneville-la-Bertran, this prolific French author wrote over 250 works throughout her life.
In addition to her famous tales, she stood out as an influential salonnière in the cultural life of 17th-century France.
Her work Relation du voyage d'Espagne offers a fascinating look at the Spanish court and customs of the time.
Under the pseudonym Madame D***, she captivated readers with unforgettable stories like The White Cat and The Yellow Dwarf.