Charles Perrault (2 January 1628 – 16 May 1703) was an iconic French author and member of the Académie Française. In his 1697 book, Histoires ou contes du temps passé (Stories or Tales from Past Times), he laid the foundation for a new literary genre: the fairy tale. Among his most famous tales are Le Petit Chaperon Rouge (“Little Red Riding Hood”), Cendrillon (“Cinderella”), Le Maître chat ou le Chat botté (“Puss in Boots”), La Belle au bois dormant (“Sleeping Beauty”), and Barbe Bleue (“Bluebeard”).
In addition to his fairy tales, Perrault also wrote poetry, plays, and literary criticism. He was a member of the French court and held various official positions throughout his career, including a post as secretary to the Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. Perrault's work had a significant impact on French literature and helped establish fairy tales as a recognized genre.
Although his stories were initially intended for adult readers, Perrault's fairy tales have become beloved children's classics and have been adapted and retold in numerous forms of media over the centuries. His contributions to the genre have had a lasting influence on storytelling and continue to enchant audiences of all ages
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