Telling Tales - Classic Fairy Tales

Mar 01 2023 11 ep. 28
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These are the stories you were never told as a child. Yet, these are the tales that have survived humankind for centuries. Here you'll find a Little Red Riding Hood that escaped using her clever brain. You'll find out why stepmothers get such a bad rap. Here you will find violence, deceit, love, and hope.

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Puss In Boots, or The Master Cat by Charles Perrault

Mar 01 2023 14 mins  
Discover the origin story to one of the greatest animated characters Dreamworks ever created! Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram.(The Great Fairy Tale Tradition: From Straparola and Basile to the Brothers Grimm (Norton Critical Editions))

The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Part 3

Feb 21 2023 20 mins  
The Little Mermaid finds her legs to walk with the Prince...but will they be enough?Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram and YouTube.Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.

The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Part 2

Oct 05 2022 17 mins  
The Little Mermaid finds the courage to ask the sea witch for a favor...which will cost her dearly.Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram.Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.

The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Part 1

Sep 26 2022 23 mins  
Did you know how difficult it really was for the little mermaid to transform? Did you know that this really isn't a happily-ever-after story?Well, settle in, folks because this story is a doozy. Stay tuned for part 2 next week.Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram.Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.

Bluebeard by Charles Perrault

Sep 19 2022 16 mins  
Bluebeard is one of the most horrific tale types in the fairy tale world. While it does have a happy ending for the final wife, there were many before that suffered his murderous character.Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram.Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by Anne Sexton

Sep 11 2022 9 mins  
This adaptation of Snow White by Anne Sexton is a modern free-form poem that highlights the major issues within the context of the original. From the obsession with beauty to its never-ending cycle of judgment, this poem will show you a new side of the Evil Queen and Snow White.Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram.Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Nort

The Juniper Tree by Philipp Otto Runge

Jun 15 2022 22 mins  
Surprisingly, the original version of Hansel & Gretel had nothing to do with breadcrumbs. It does feature some serious murder, beheading, and some pretty biblical references.Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram.Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.

Catskin by Joseph Jacobs

Jun 05 2022 12 mins  
We all know the tale of Cinderella...tortured by her horrible step-family, waiting for Prince Charming to fulfill her happy ending. Earlier versions, however, featured a Cinderella much more willing to take charge of her life; running away into the unknown to find herself a new life.Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram.Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W.

Beauty and the Beast by Madame Beaumont

May 16 2022 35 mins  
This is the story we all think we know thanks to Disney. Yet there's so much more to this tale. Tune in to discover the OG Beauty and the Beast as it was originally told.Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram.Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.

Peruonto by Giambattista Basile

May 08 2022 22 mins  
Peruonto was penned by Giambattista Basile in Neapolitan. The lazy boy archetype is in full force in this tale, as well as the awful mother trope. Join me as we explore this classic, funny, and largely untold fairy tale.Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram.The theme of this tale falls into a category known as 'The Lazy Boy.' It is an unfortunately labeled theme as,