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Charles Perrault - Coggle Diagram
Charles Perrault
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Literary activity
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In 1686, Perrault made his first attempt to write "serious" epic poetry.
In 1695, Perrault compiled the first edition of "Stories or Tales from Past Times".
Perrault was a main influence on the Brothers Grimm, who published German variations of some of his tales.
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Life
A lawyer by training, Charles Perrault first worked as an official in charge of royal buildings
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In 1682, Perrault faced mandatory retirement from his government posts at the age of 56.
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Family
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His most notable brothers were the pioneering hydrologist Pierre Perrault and anatomist Claude Perrault
He married Marie Guichon, who was aged 19, in 1672.
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