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Catherine Millet and Christine Angot Reimagine Perrault Tales for Stock

publication · 2026-04-23

Publisher Stock has released two books by Catherine Millet and Christine Angot, each reinterpreting a Charles Perrault fairy tale. Millet focuses on "Riquet à la houppe," while Angot tackles "Peau d'Âne." The publications coincide with the anniversary of Perrault's death, marking a contemporary literary engagement with classic French folklore.

Key facts

  • Two books published by Stock
  • Books released on occasion of Charles Perrault's death
  • Catherine Millet reinterprets 'Riquet à la houppe'
  • Christine Angot reinterprets 'Peau d'Âne'
  • Both authors are women writers recently prominent

Entities

Artists

  • Catherine Millet
  • Christine Angot
  • Charles Perrault

Institutions

  • Stock

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