Charles Perrault

International Author

Charles Perrault

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1628–1703

French author whose influential tales established enduring versions of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Little Red Riding Hood.
Fairy tales Children’s literature Folklore French classics

About Charles Perrault

Charles Perrault (1628–1703) was a French author and public official whose literary fairy tales became foundational works of children’s literature. Drawing on oral tradition and courtly culture, he shaped stories that circulated across Europe.

His Tales of Mother Goose includes influential versions of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, and Bluebeard, inspiring countless adaptations.

Books by Charles Perrault