So, You Think You Know Fairy Tales

Reading and writing fairy tales and folk tales with a modern perspective.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

The Son of Seven Queens

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A white hind? Better chase it down obsessively. This week's story is The Son of Seven Queens from somewhere in India. It is a bit ...
Thursday, February 16, 2017

The Mirror of Matsuyama

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"Hey, Mom. Can I look in the mirror?" "Nope. You can see me just fine." This week, we look to Japan to provide our f...
Thursday, February 9, 2017

The Black Bull of Norroway

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Who knew riding a bull could be so easy?  This week's tale is about how being the youngest in a fairytale can be the most hazardous...
Thursday, February 2, 2017

Hansel and Gretel

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Hello, ma'am. Your house looks delicious. Hello again, reader. This week, we're back on more familiar territory with Hansel and...
Thursday, January 19, 2017

The Twins

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Look at these mangrove trees. They're definitely not children. Hello, reader. This week, we're looking at a tale from somewher...
Thursday, January 5, 2017

The Sealskin

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Sounds like they're having fun. I'd better steal something. It's snowing today, so I thought we'd look at a tale from I...
Thursday, December 29, 2016

The Dervish and the Three Coins

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For the low, low price of three coins, you can get four pieces of wisdom! Hello, reader. Since it's still winter, I thought we'd...
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I'm a trained creative writer who keeps coming back to fairy tales. Follow me on Instagram @newcombnotes .
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