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    Also known asThe Little Glass Slipper
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    Cinderella - Wikipedia

    • The story of Rhodopis, recounted by the Greek geographer Strabo sometime between 7 BC and AD 23, about a Greek slave girl who marries the king of Egypt, is usually considered to be the earliest known variant of the Cinderella story. See more

    Overview

    "Cinderella", or "The Little Glass Slipper", is a folk tale with thousands of variants that are told throughout the world. The protagonist is a young girl living in forsaken circumstances who is suddenly blessed by remarkabl… See more

    Ancient versions

    The oldest known oral version of the Cinderella story is the ancient Greek story of Rhodopis, a Greek courtesan living in the colony of Naucratis in Egypt, whose name means "Rosy-Cheeks". The story is first recorded b… See more

    Literary versions

    The first European version written in prose was published in Naples, Italy, by Giambattista Basile, in his Pentamerone (1634). The story itself was set in the Kingdom of Naples, at that time the most important p… See more

    Plot variations and alternative tellings

    Folklorists have long studied variants on this tale across cultures. In 1893, Marian Roalfe Cox, commissioned by the Folklore Society of Britain, produced Cinderella: Three Hundred and Forty-Five Variants of Cinderella, … See more

    Works based on the Cinderella story

    Works based on the story of Cinderella include:
    • Cendrillon (1759) by Jean-Louis Laruette
    • Cendrillon (1810) by Nicolas Isouard, libretto by Charles-Guillaume Étienne… See more

    Further reading

    • Bascom, William (1972). "Cinderella in Africa". Journal of the Folklore Institute. 9 (1): 54–70. doi:10.2307/3814022. JSTOR 3814022. Accessed July 12, 2021.
    • Čechová, Mariana. "RHIZOMATIC CHARACT… See more

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  1. Rhodopis
    The story of Rhodopis, recounted by the Greek geographer Strabo sometime between 7 BC and AD 23, about a Greek slave girl who marries the king of Egypt, is usually considered to be the earliest known variant of the Cinderella story.

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    Is Cinderella based on a true story?
    Cinderella in this adaptation is partly based on the Grimm Brothers' version of "Cinderella", including the enchanted birds, mother's grave, three balls, and mutilation and blinding of the stepsisters. It opened on Broadway in 1987 and has won many awards such as Best Score and Book of a Musical in the 1988 Tony Awards.

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    When did Cinderella first come out?
    The first version of Cinderella that bears a significant similarity to the most famous version emerged in the 17th century, when a story called Cenerentola was published in a collection of Italian short stories.

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    Where did Cinderella come from?
    So far, so familiar. The earliest appearance of the Cinderella story in print was in 1634 in the Pentamerone, a collection of oral folk tales compiled by Giambattista Basile, a Neapolitan soldier, poet, and courtier. Here Cinderella is called Cenerentola.

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    Who invented Cinderella?
    Neither, Actually Most people think that the European version of Cinderella was first put to paper by Perrault or the Grimm brothers. In fact, neither gets the credit for that: in the 17 th century, an Italian collection of short stories included a tale called “Cenerentola”.

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    What is the oldest Cinderella Story?
    But even this isn’t the oldest version of the story: a tale dating back to the 1st century BC, more than a thousand years before even the Chinese ‘Ye Xian’, is perhaps the earliest of all Cinderella narratives. The story is about a Thracian courtesan, Rhodopis, who ends up marrying the King of Egypt.

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    Is Cinderella a fairy tale?
    fairy tale, wonder tale involving marvellous elements and occurrences, though not necessarily about fairies. The term embraces such popular folktales (Märchen, q.v.) as “Cinderella” and “Puss-in-Boots” and art fairy tales (Kunstmärchen) of later invention, such as The Happy Prince (1888), by the Irish writer Oscar Wilde.

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    Cinderella Fairy tale (original) - Story by Brothers Grimm

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    A Summary and Analysis of the Cinderella Fairy Tale

    Apr 3, 2015 · Learn about the history and evolution of the Cinderella story, from its ancient roots in China and Greece to its modern versions in film and literature. Discover the differences and similarities between the classic fairy tale and its …

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    Cinderella | Fairytale, Stepmother, Stepsisters | Britannica

    Learn about the origin, features, and adaptations of the Cinderella story, a popular European folktale with many versions worldwide. Compare the different elements of the tale, such as the fairy godmother, the glass slipper, …

  10. Vox
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    Disney didn't invent Cinderella. Her story is at least …

    Mar 15, 2015 · Cinderella is a character who weaves together centuries of storytelling and most human cultures. Learn how the story evolved from ancient Greece to the 17th century France, and how Disney adapted it for the …

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    The Original Cinderella: The Evolution of the Cinder …

    Nov 14, 2023 · Explore the origins, variations, and legacy of the Cinderella story, a tale of hope and resilience that has captivated hearts and imaginations for centuries. From ancient folklore to Disney's iconic version, discover how …

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    A History of the Cinderella Fairytale - BOOK RIOT

    Nov 23, 2021 · Learn about the origins and variations of the Cinderella story from different cultures and times. Discover how the tale evolved from a Greek myth to a Disney classic and beyond.