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
Birth Location | Paris - France |
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Born | 1628-01-12 |
Died | 1703-05-16 |