Perrault's Fairy Tales (Audio book)

Born in 1628, Parisian Charles Perrault was aptly credited as being the "father" of a then-new literary genre: the fairy tale. Often drawing from his own surroundings (the Chateau Ussé was the model for Sleeping Beauty, while the Marquis of the Château d'Oiron inspired the delightful Puss-in-Boots), Perrault originally penned the tales as moral stories for his own three children. Often retold, imitated, softened and animated, Perrault's much grittier original fairy tales are certain to awaken the listener to a study of courage, betrayal, redemption and love...in short, all the complexities of the human story.

About the author

Charles Perrault (1628-1703) was a French author and intellectual. Known as a founding writer of the fairy tale genre, he rewrote numerous folk tales, including Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Blue Beard, and Puss in Boots. His stories, which continue to enjoy worldwide acclaim, have been adapted to opera, ballet, theater, and film.

Product details

• Authors: Charles Perrault
• Assisted by: Robin Field (Reader / Narrator)
• Publisher: Mission Audio
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: CD-Audio (Playing time: 131 Minutes)
• Released: 01.07.2010
• EAN: 9798200521159
• ISBN: 979-8-200-52115-9
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Fairytales and sagas