Who wrote the story of Cinderella?
Q: Who wrote the story of Cinderella?
A: Charles Perrault wrote the story of Cinderella.
Q: When was it first published?
A: The story was first published anonymously in Paris in 1697 in Histoires ou contes du temps passé (English: Stories or Tales of Past Times).
Q: What is the plot of the story?
A: The plot of the story is about an ill-treated girl who, with the help of her fairy godmother, travels to a ball in a pumpkin coach. She flees the ball at midnight and loses her glass slipper. A prince, who has fallen in love with her, finds her lost slipper and uses it later to find her.
Q: Are there other European tales similar to "Cinderella"?
A: Yes, there are other European tales similar to "Cinderella", such as Bonaventure des Periers's New Recreations and Joyous Games (1558) and Giambattista Basile's Pentamerone (1634-6). The Brothers Grimm also included their version, "Aschenputtel", in Children's and Household Tales (1812).
Q: Are there similar tales from other cultures?
A: Yes, there are similar tales from other cultures such as Chinese, Indian, African, Javanese, Australian and Japanese literature and folklore.
Q: How has Cinderella been adapted over time?
A: Cinderella has been adapted over time for stage performances, movies, television shows and other media.
