Fairy tales, also known as wonder tales or märchen (from the German), are a sub-genre of folktales involving magical, fantastic or wonderful episodes, characters, events, ... Regardless of purpose,

These fairy tales are not senseless stories written for the amusement of the idle; they embody the profound religion of our forefathers, . . . -- W. S. W. Anson, Asgard and the Gods, p. 21

The Story of the Fairy Tale by Carl Ewald Fairy Tales by G. ... For the moment I will say only this: a "fairy-story" is one which touches on or uses Faërie, whatever its own main purpose may be:

vows, pilgrimages, all ways were tried, and all to no purpose. ... Home Link: SurLaLune Fairy Tales Logo

once Upon a Time, fairy tales weren't written for children. In spite of their name, the popular fairy tales usually have very little to do with fairies.

The purpose of fairy tales changed to instruct society’s morals of the time. To appeal to children, the Brothers Grimm revised fairy tales according to a child’s level of understanding.

The book achieves its purpose well, but most parents are interested in telling traditional or historical fairy tales.

The time and effort that Yves has put into making this presentation of Grimm's Fairy Tales possible is quite considerable. His efforts on our behalf are much appreciated!

The rest of the news. ... It has served its purpose and has taught me several lessons in the process of it all. ... Fractured Fairy Tales will be back and poking fun at the MSM and exposing their lies again,

Whatever Oscar Wilde's fairy tales reveal about his personal psychology--and they reveal much--they have endured because of their literary quality and because they continue to appeal to...