Storytelling is as old as time. It is always with us and it has been for a while. There are so many stories that can connect us to others and show us other meanings to what the stories are trying to t…
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Fish Cheeks and Blue-sky home are similar stories exploring themes of heritage, cultural identity and acceptance, with powerful characters who grapple with their insecurities and learn to overcome the…
Cinderella, the most well-known Disney film, is based on a story penned in 1697 by a French playwright named Charles Perrault. It's the story of a young woman who had been abused and slaved for a long…
In our modern world, fairytales are being changed and rewritten every day, and some people do not know why. I think we keep rewriting fairytales and that it is essential, we do so because they have be…
Hansel and Gretel is a classic short story that has been rewritten over hundreds of years. Although there are many different versions, all of the classic ones include children being lost or abandoned …
Fairy tales are written to tell stories and share lessons to keep children in check. Regions create their fairy tales to teach people about their culture and values. In German fairy tales, a familiar …
Cinderella's story as we know it now is mostly based on the simpering 1950 animated Disney film: friendly mice, a fairy godmother who doesn't question her only ward's decision to attend a strange part…
Since the beginning of time, Fairy Tales have been shared all around the world to entertain, yet to spark imagination of life's greatest truths. They provide an outlet for all sorts of aspects ranging…
In the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, children's literature tended to default to preconceptions of sexist stereotypes. For instance, women doing the housework, living for men, and having no real self-identity. …
Over the years, stories have been written to entertain a population or to try to send an important message. These very successful stories are often influenced by a variety of cultures and nations. Few…