ATU 312 is mainly comprised of the tale "Bluebeard" and its variations, taken from Charles Perrault's "La Barbe Bleue" first published in 1697. Although there are earlier examples of this tale, the ...

Eighteen years have passed since the last of Bluebeard's wives managed to escape with her life, and the life of their unborn son. As he approaches manhood, the young man now faces nightmares that ...

Written in 1697 by French author Charles Perrault ... was an alleged serial killer nicknamed Bluebeard of Gambais? Click through and read the fairy tale and the case file. You may also like: ...