Charles Perrault based "Cinderella" on an Italian variant of an old folk tale, "La Gatta Cerentola", by Giambattisita Basile.
Charles Perrault's version of Cinderella was inspired by traditional folk tales that had been told in Europe for centuries. He likely drew elements from various versions of the story that were popular during his time to create his own unique interpretation of the fairy tale.
Charles Perrault
Charles Perrault
Charles Perrault
Grimm Brothers and Charles Perrault
He was the man who made Cinderella the most modern story.
France, as it was written by a French author, Charles Perrault.
Cinderella was first published in 1697 by Charles Perrault in Histoires ou contes du temps passé
Cinderella is a European folk tale. It was published by Charles Perrault in 1697 and also by the Brothers Grimm in 1812.
There are Cinderella stories from many cultures. The one most Americans are familiar with comes from a French fairytale credited to Charles Perrault.
Charles Perrault first published Cinderella in Histoires ou contes du temps passé in 1697
There have been several versions of a Cinderella Story written and made into movies. The first was published by Charles Perrault in 1697.
In the original fairy tale by Charles Perrault, Cinderella had two stepsisters.