The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault - Softcover

Perrault, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1539311090 ISBN 13: 9781539311096

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Charles Perrault (French: 12 January 1628 – 16 May 1703) 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 pre-existing folk tales. The best known of his tales include Le Petit Chaperon Rouge (Little Red Riding Hood), Cendrillon (Cinderella), Le Chat Botté (Puss in Boots), La Belle au bois Dormant (The Sleeping Beauty), and Barbe Bleue (Bluebeard).

About this title

About the Author:

Charles Perrault (1628-1703) was a French author best known for his contribution to the creation of the fairy-tale genre. His most notable works include "Little Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella," "Puss in Boots," "The Sleeping Beauty," and "Bluebeard." Many of his tales have been adapted into operas, ballets, plays, and films.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1539311090
• ISBN 13: 9781539311096
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144
• Illustrator: Clarke Harry