Charles Perrault

Literary activity

He is the creator of the "Mother Goose" character

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.

Perrault is best known for his fairy tale writing.

Works

Little Tom Thumb'.

Ricky with the Tuft'

Puss in Boots',

Bluebeard

Cindrella

Sleeping beauty

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Life

A lawyer by training, Charles Perrault first worked as an official in charge of royal buildings

He was born on 12 Januar 1628 and died 16 may 1703

In 1682, Perrault faced mandatory retirement from his government posts at the age of 56.

He was Writer authormember of the Académie Française

Family

He was seventh child of Pierre Perrault and Paqautto Le Clerc

His most notable brothers were the pioneering hydrologist Pierre Perrault and anatomist Claude Perrault

He married Marie Guichon, who was aged 19, in 1672.