Charles Perrault
Charles Perrault (January 12, 1628, Paris – May 16, 1703, Paris) was a French poet and critic of the classical period, best known for his work "Mother Goose's Tales." In 1671, he became a member of the French Academy. In 1697, his collection "Mother Goose's Tales" was published. The collection consists of 9 fairy tales: "Puss in Boots," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Hens with Eggs," "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "The Fairy Gifts," "Donkey Skin," "Hop-o'-My-Thumb," and "Bluebeard." His fairy tales have been adapted into operas and ballets (such as Rossini's "Cinderella," Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty," and Prokofiev's "Cinderella").
Thumbelina / Tom Thumb
Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman. They had no children. One day, while the old woman was chopping cabbage, she accidentally cut... Read more
Sleeping Beauty
Once upon a time, there lived a king and a queen who longed for a child. Day and night, they prayed to God for a baby. Finally, their wish was granted... Read more
The Cat in Boots
Once there was an old miller. Before he passed away, he divided his inheritance among his children. He left the mill to his eldest son, a donkey to hi... Read more
Little Red Riding Hood
Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very much loved by her mother. She was also her grandmother’s favorite granddaughter. One day, her grandmot... Read more
Cinderella
Once upon a time, a man’s wife died, and he remarried. His new wife had a daughter from her previous marriage. The stepmother was a very cruel person.... Read more