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Charles Perrault, born on this day in 1628 - French author who laid the foundation for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, of which he was an avid collector. His works, derived from earlier tales, were published in a 1697 book #WritingCommunity #France #writers #literature
Richard Brinsley Sheridan, born on this day in 1751 - Dublin-born playwright, poet, satirist & politician. Owner of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane & writer of 'The School for Scandal' which was first performed in 1777 #WritingCommunity #Ireland #London #drama #poetry
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, born on this day in 1741 - French novelist, army general & official best known for 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' (1782) which has been adapted to film several times, including 'Dangerous Liaisons' (1988) #WritingCommunity #Writing #France #literature
Laurence Sterne, born on this day in 1713 - Irish-born novelist & Anglican clergyman who's best known for 'Tristram Shandy'. This is 'Shandy Hall', Coxwold, North Yorkshire where he lived Pic: The Laurence Sterne Trust #WritingCommunity #Writing #Ireland #Yorkshire