Charles Perrault
Charles Perrault 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 earlier folk tales, published in his 1697 book Histoires ou contes du temps passé. The best known of his tales include "Little Red Riding Hood", "Cinderella", "Puss in Boots", "Sleeping Beauty", and "Bluebeard".
The Story of Blue-Beard
"The Story of Blue-Beard" by Charles Perrault is a classic fairy tale written in the late 17th century. This narrative illustrates the perils of curio...
By Charles Perrault
The Popular Story of Blue Beard
"The Popular Story of Blue Beard" by Charles Perrault is a fairy tale that falls under the category of a cautionary fable, written during the late 17t...
By Charles Perrault
Popular Tales
Lang's introduction is in English; the tales are in French.
By Charles Perrault
Tales of Passed Times
Includes "Beauty and the beast" by Mme. Le Prince de Beaumont and "The benevolent frog" and "Princess Rosette" by Mme la Comtesse d'Aulnoy.
By Charles Perrault
Old-Time Stories
"Old-Time Stories" by Charles Perrault is a collection of fairy tales written in the late 17th century. This enchanting work includes classic tales kn...
By Charles Perrault
The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault
"The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault" by Charles Perrault is a collection of classic fairy tales written in the late 17th century. This anthology feat...
By Charles Perrault
The Tales of Mother Goose As First Collected by Charles Perrault in 1696
"The Tales of Mother Goose" by Charles Perrault is a collection of classic fairy tales written in the late 17th century. The stories feature timeless ...
By Charles Perrault