By what name is 17th century dramatist Jean Baptiste Poquelin better known?

Question

Which 17th century author is known particularly for establishing the modern fairy tale, e.g. Puss in Boots, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty?

Answer 1

Molière
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and universal literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets and more.