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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

“Once upon a time there was a Queen who had a son so ugly and so misshapen that it was long disputed whether he had human form. A fairy who was at his birth said, however, that he would be very amiable for all that, since he would have uncommon good sense.”

Humans Long Said Would Be Form Son Birth Ugly Queens Fairy Good Sense Once Upon A Time Common Good Uncommon Amiable Human Form

Book:Classic Fairy Tales: Fairy Stories Every Child Should Know

Source: Classic Fairy Tales: Fairy Stories Every Child Should Know

“The King's son, who was told that a great princess, whom nobody knew, was come, ran out to receive her. He gave her his hand as she alighted from the coach, and led her into the hall where the company were assembled.”

Hands Company Son Kings Coaches Ran Halls Princess

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 next day the two sisters went to the ball, and so did Cinderella, but dressed more magnificently than before. The King's son was always by her side, and his pretty speeches to her never ceased.”

Two Next Sides Son Kings Speech Balls Next Day Sister Two Sisters

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

“After a hundred years the son of the King then reigning, who was of another family from that of the sleeping Princess, was a-hunting on that side of the country, and he asked what those towers were which he saw in the middle of a great thick wood.”

Years Country Sides Sleep Saws Middle Son Kings Hundred Woods Hunting Princess Thick Towers

Book:The sleeping beauty in the woods

Source: The sleeping beauty in the woods

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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