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?
Charles Perrault Perrault's works derived from old established folk tales. Grimm's collections of folklore and folk tales were written in the early 19th century. Chaucer's works had several influences but none was known to be folk tales, and were written in the late 14th century.
Which 19th century American author went to sea aged 17 in a whaler, deserted twice, was captured by cannibals and joined a man of war before writing novels such as "White Jacket" and "Billy Budd"?
