Daily Archives: June 26, 2025

Welcome to the SJNY Freshman Seminar on Fairy and Folk Tales

Posted on June 26, 2025 by wcturgeon

We all recall the fairy tales that entranced us when we were young… and maybe still do.  Before they were called “fairy tales,” they were folk tales.  Where do fairy tales come from?  What makes a story a “fairy tale?” … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the world of fairy tales

Posted on June 26, 2025 by wcturgeon

Fairy Tales are both completely familiar and mysteriously alien.  Most of us grow up hearing the stories of Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast and there are many films and TV shows which can capitalized on … Continue reading →

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