What makes Perrault's Cendrillon distinct from other Cinderella versions?

Perrault's version is notable for introducing the pumpkin, the fairy godmother, and the glass slippers, elements that became iconic in subsequent retellings. It also emphasizes the heroine's inherent goodness and forgiveness towards her stepsisters.

Are there any notable adaptations of Perrault's Cendrillon?

This specific version by Perrault has been a foundational text for countless adaptations, most famously inspiring Walt Disney's animated film "Cinderella." Many stage productions and ballets also draw heavily from his narrative.

Cendrillon

or, The little glass slipper.

Children's Books Fairy Tales

Pages: 42
Published: 1886
Language: English

Cendrillon is the original French name for Cinderella, the famous fairy tale by Charles Perrault.

Prose complexity: 1/10

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Charles Perrault

The French author who laid the foundations for the fairy tale genre of literature. His collected "Contes des fées" (widely known as the Mother Goose stories) have been endlessly retold, most profitably by Disney. Every child knows "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast", "Sleeping Beauty", "Snow White", "Puss in Boots", "Tom Thumb", and "Red Riding Hood". Charles Perrault naquit a Paris le 12 janvier 1628, septieme enfant de Pierre Perrault, avocat au parlement de Paris. Apres d'excellentes etud...

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Frequently asked questions

What makes Perrault's Cendrillon distinct from other Cinderella versions?
Perrault's version is notable for introducing the pumpkin, the fairy godmother, and the glass slippers, elements that became iconic in subsequent retellings. It also emphasizes the heroine's inherent goodness and forgiveness towards her stepsisters.
Are there any notable adaptations of Perrault's Cendrillon?
This specific version by Perrault has been a foundational text for countless adaptations, most famously inspiring Walt Disney's animated film "Cinderella." Many stage productions and ballets also draw heavily from his narrative.