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Once upon a time there was a widow who had two daughters. The elder was so much like her, both in looks and character, that whoever saw the daughter saw the mother.
Charles Perrault
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Once upon a time there was a widow who had two daughters. The elder was so much like her, both in looks and character, that whoever saw the daughter saw the mother. — Charles Perrault

About Charles Perrault

Charles Perrault was a Author from Kingdom of France (1628–1703).

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Charles Perrault lived from 1628 – 1703.
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