1. Charles Perrault
Fairytales
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2. HIS LIFE
(1628-1703)
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3. Charles Perrault
Charles Perrault (12 January 1628 – 16 May
1703) was a French author who lived in the
second half of XVII century.. He laid the
foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy
tale, with his works derived from pre-existing
folk tales.
Many of Perrault's stories were rewritten by the
Brothers Grimm, continue to be printed and
have been adapted to opera, ballet (such as
Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty), theatre,
and film (Disney).
Charles Perrault was born in Paris. He
attended good schools and studied law before
embarking on a career in government service.
Charles Perrault died in Paris in 1703 at age 75.
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4. HIS TALES
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5. Tales of Mother Goose
In 1695, Perrault lost his post
as secretary. He decided to
dedicate himself to his children.
In 1697 he published Tales and
Stories of the Past with Morals
subtitled Tales of Mother Goose
Its publication marked the
beginnings of a new literary
genre, the fairy tale.
This book which contained
eight well-chosen stories...
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6. 1.- Puss in boots
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7. Puss in boots
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8. Puss in boots
Moral:
There is great
advantage in receiving
a large inheritance,
but diligence and
ingenuity are worth
more than wealth
acquired from others.
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9. Puss in boots
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10. 2.- Riquet
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11. Riquet
The Moral.
What in this little Tale
we find,Is less a fable
than real truth.In those
we love appear rare
gifts of mind,And body
too: wit, judgment,
beauty, youth.
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12. 3.- Red riding hood
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13. Red riding hood
MORAL:Never talk to
strangers.
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14. 4.- Little thumb
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15. Little thumb
Themes: It is no affliction
to have many children, if
they all are good looking,
courteous, and strong,
but if one is sickly or
slow-witted, he will be
scorned, ridiculed, and
despised. However, it is
often the little urchin
who brings good fortune
to the entire family.
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16. 5.- The fairy
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17. The fairy
THEMES OR MORAL:
Diamonds and gold coins may
Work some wonders in their
way;
But a gentle word is worth
More than all the gems on
earth.
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18. 6.- Bluebeard
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19. Bluebeard
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20. 7.- Cinderella
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21. Cinderella
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22. Cinderella
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23. Cinderella
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24. Cinderella
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25. Cinderella
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26. Cinderella
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27. 8.- Sleeping beaty
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28. Sleeping beauty
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29. Sleeping beauty
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30. Sleeping beauty
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31. ARE THESE TALES
FAIRYTALES ?
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32. Do these stories have....
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33. Do these stories have....
Magic & Special
Universal Recurrent beginning A good An evil
enchantm and / or Royalty Poverty
truth patterns character character
ents ending words
Little
thumb
👍 👎 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
Red
riding ⭕ ⭕ ⭕ ⭕ ⭕ ⭕ ❌ ❌
hood
The
💎 💎 💎 💎 💎 💎
fairy
Blue
💀 💀 💀 💀 💀
beard
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35. Magic & Special
Universal Recurrent beginning A good An evil
enchantm and / or Royalty Poverty
truth patterns character character
ents ending words
Puss in
boots
👍 👎 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
Riquet
with ⭕ ⭕ ⭕ ⭕ ⭕ ⭕ ❌ ❌
the tuft
Cinde
👗 👗 👗 👗 👗 👗 👗
rella
Sleepi
ng 💤 💤 💤 💤 💤 💤
beaut
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