Cinderella is a very old story, with versions dating back to ancient times. It's been told and retold in many cultures around the world, with each version having its own unique twists and turns.
The earliest known written version is from China in 850 AD, but the story likely existed in oral tradition for centuries before that.
Some famous versions of Cinderella include:
* Charles Perrault's (French) "Cendrillon" (1697)
* The Brothers Grimm's (German) "Aschenputtel" (1812)
These authors didn't invent the story, but they wrote down and adapted versions of it that have become popular and well-known.