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When was the original Cinderella story first created?

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The first known (European) version of Cinderella is the Italian tale, Cenerentolo, written by Giambattista Basile in 1634. read more

The majority of scholars agree that the first recorded Cinderella story began as Yeh-Shen in China, during the ninth century. Yeh-Shienis found in a written work by Tuan Ch’eng-shih entitled Youyang Zaza (Miscellaneous Record of You Yang) from the Tang Dynasty period. However, Tuan Ch’eng-shih is not considered the original author of the story. read more

Cinderella has come a long way from its origins as a tale about persecution and the dangers of systemic oppression. Dating back to the first century, what was once a story about a Greek slave girl becoming an Egyptian queen has evolved into something much more magical, romantic, and ultimately supernatural. read more

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