Charles Perrault
French author of classic fairy tales
Born
January 12th, 1628
397 years ago
Died
May 16th, 1703
321 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Authored celebrated fairy tales including "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Little Red Riding Hood." Contributed to the development of the fairy tale genre in literature and helped to popularize storytelling for children. In 1697, published "Histoires ou contes du temps passé," which compiled these tales, making them widely accessible and influential in European literature.
Authored "Cinderella"
Authored "Sleeping Beauty"
Authored "Little Red Riding Hood"
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