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Charles Perrault, a French author born on January 12, 1628, and died on May 16, 1703, is a significant figure in the history of French literature. He is renowned for his unique fairy tales.

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Famous Charles Perrault Quotes

“He obliged Cinderella to sit down, and, putting the slipper to her little foot, he found it went on very easily, and fitted her as if it had been made of wax.”

Ifs Littles Made Found Feet Down And Obliged Slippers

Book:The Tales of Mother Goose as First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696

Source: The Tales of Mother Goose as First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696

“The poor child was the drudge of the household, and was always in the wrong. He was, however, the most bright and discreet of all the brothers; and if he spoke little, he heard and thought the more.”

Ifs Children Littles Poor Heard Brother Spokes Household Discreet Poor Children

Book:Little Thumb (English German bilingual Edition illustrated): Der kleine Däumling (Englisch Deutsch zweisprachige Ausgabe illustriert)

Source: Little Thumb (English German bilingual Edition illustrated): Der kleine Däumling (Englisch Deutsch zweisprachige Ausgabe illustriert)

About the Author

Born: January 12, 1628
Died: May 16, 1703
Known for: Author
Quotes: 16

Books & Sources

The Tales of Mother Goose as First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696Related source material

The sleeping beauty in the woodsRelated source material

Cendrillon and the Glass Slipper: The French 'Cinderella' FairytaleRelated source material

Classic Fairy Tales: Fairy Stories Every Child Should KnowRelated source material

Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories: Children's ClassicsRelated source material

Little Thumb (English German bilingual Edition illustrated): Der kleine Däumling (Englisch Deutsch zweisprachige Ausgabe illustriert)Related source material

Riquet with the tuftRelated source material

The Complete Fairy Tales of Charles PerraultRelated source material

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