Most of our childhoods were filled with Brothers Grimm tales, whether we recognized it or not at the time. Cinderella. Snow White.... more
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The most gruesome Brothers Grimm tale that involves a young boy and his stepmother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A finger saves a would-be bride from death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NYT bestselling author Gregory Maguire talks about the inspiration behind his adaptations and the necessity of fairy tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for... more
It takes the wicked stepmother more than one try to kill Snow White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not all maidens are helpless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A tale with far fewer dragons and a horrifying history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Folklorist Dr. Jeana Jorgensen talks about how fairy tales have a seedy underbelly that can be harmful in the real... more
The Brothers Grimm toned this story down to have less flesh eating and more clothes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NYT bestselling author Marissa Meyer talks sci-fi and fairy tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greed can lead to a bitter end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.