The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Perrault, Charles (1628–1703). The listed translation credits are Mansion, J. E. (Jean Edmond) (1870–1942); Samber, Robert.

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"The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault" by Charles Perrault is a collection of literary fairy tales published in Paris in 1697. Written after Perrault retired from his position as secretary to a minister of Louis XIV, these stories emerged during a fashionable era when aristocrats gathered in Parisian salons to share fairy tales. The collection features eight timeless stories, including "Cinderella," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Sleeping Beauty," each enhanced with elaborate embellishments and ending with cynical morals, crafted specifically for an audience of aristocratic courtiers.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault
• Author credits: Perrault, Charles (1628–1703)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Mansion, J. E. (Jean Edmond) (1870–1942); Samber, Robert

Catalogue subjects

• Fairy tales

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• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: French Literature
• Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore

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