Fairytales
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What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood?
From removing her clothes before the Big Bad Wolf to shooting him with an automatic, Little Red Riding Hood is a fairy tale that has been told in many different ways.
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The Rapunzel Story, Origins and Versions
The origin of the Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale is traced back to the 15th century and has been altered for the benefit of children audiences.
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Rapunzel Stories in Modern Literature
Rapunzel, like many other classic fairy tales, has been the basis for many interpretations by contemporary writers in novels, short stories and poetry.
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The Origin and History of Rapunzel
Although similar stories of today's Rapunzel first appeared in print in the 17th Century, the origin of Rapunzel may actually go back to the early days of Christianity.
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The Malevolent Witch
Popular beliefs of the Early Modern era solidify the witch's presence in history for centuries. Yet, despite her malevolence, some find an appeal that belies the horror.
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Early Modern Witchcraft Theories
Popular ideas about witches arise in England between 1500-1800. These ideas, and the subsequent witch trials, shape literary portrayals of witches for centuries to come.
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The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
Children's writer and Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has managed to surpass even herself with her latest fantastical release The Magician's Elephant.
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Conceptions of Witchcraft
The Church tolerates magic during the early Christian era (AD 1-1000). But in 906 a.d, it lays the foundation for a religious persecution lasting until 1800.
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The Witch in Literature
She is elusive and enigmatic. Both feared and loved, the witch embodies the human struggle to manipulate creation itself.
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Tolkien on the Question, What is a Fairy Story?
J R R Tolkien, best known for writing The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, was also an Oxford University professor who answered the question, what is a fairy story?
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What Children Learn From Cinderella Characters
Cinderella is a timeless classic, a tale that through its characters models appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.
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Gender Stereotypes in Bluebeard's Egg
In her adaptation of Fitcher's Bird, Margaret Atwood uses various fairy tale elements to explore different gender stereotypes.
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Faraway Tree Books by Enid Blyton
This series of books by Enid Blyton is a most enjoyable collection of children's fairy stories.
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The Origins of Little Red Riding Hood
Like many fairy tale stories, the origins of Little Red Riding Hood lie in the mists of time. Scholars argue that the story may have several possible roots and meanings.
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Hansel and Gretel in the Visual Arts
Many fairy tale stories have been adapted for other media. Hansel and Gretel is no exception having had numerous opera, movies, and television adaptations.
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Children's Stories by James Thurber
Two children's books by James Thurber have his sophisticated kind of humor while giving the younger readers plenty to laugh at.
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Hansel & Gretel in Modern Literature
This story, like many other classic fairy tales, has been the basis for many contemporary interpretations. Some are quite innovative.
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The History of Hansel and Gretel Tales
The classic fairy tale story and similar accounts had their origins in harsh times when poverty, child abandonment, and famine were quite common.
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The Many Versions of Beauty and the Beast
After the most well known version of Beauty and the Beast was published in1756, there came an avalanche of adaptations and retellings. They still continue today.
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Origins of Beauty and the Beast
The various versions of Beauty and the Beast had their origins in mythology. From that beginning, it spread to many different countries and cultures.
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Modern Versions of the Sleeping Beauty Story
Many of these Sleeping Beauty stories are meant for younger readers, while others, some with strong sexual undertones, are more for high school and adult readers.
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Adult Versions of Snow White
Several contemporary authors have written their own adult versions of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Most have added a new twist to this beloved fairy tale story.
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Modern Versions of Snow White
Several children's authors have written their own versions of Snow White. Some are set in the past, others in today's world, while others are sequels.
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More Modern Versions of the Cinderella Story
The Cinderella story is one of the most popular fairy tales of all time with some 700 known versions. These includes the works of many contemporary writers.
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Modern Versions of the Cinderella Story
Several authors of the last sixty years, including several prize winners, have written their own versions of Cinderella.
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