Charles Perrault

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

January 12, 1628

Died

May 16, 1703 (75 years old)

Place of Birth

Paris - France

Also Known As

  • Шарль Перро
  • Ш. Перро

Charles Perrault

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

Known For

Writing