Charles Perrault

Writing

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Born

January 12, 1628

Died

May 16, 1703(age 75)

Birthplace

Paris - France

Gender

Male

Also known as

Шарль ПерроШ. Перро

Biography

French author who laid the foundations for the fairy tale, with his works derived from pre-existing folk tales. Perrault was an influential figure in the 17th-century French literary scene, and was the leader of the Modern faction during the Quarrel of the Ancients and the Moderns. -Wikipedia