Fables, Fairy Tales, and Folklore
Articles & Websites 📄
- “… Happily Ever After” (or what fairytales teach girls about being women) by A. Neikirk (2009): This article examines the impact of fairy tales on shaping societal expectations of women.
- Evolutional History of Fable Stories and Their Influence on Culture in the Ancient World by A.S. Nishat (2015): This paper explores the development and cultural significance of fable stories in ancient times.
- Myths and Folktales by S. Thompson (1955): This article discusses the nature of myths and folktales, their origins, and their roles in various cultures.
Books 📚
Theory and History of Folklore by A seminal work on the theory and history of folklore, providing insights into the structure and function of traditional narratives.
Aesop's Fables by Aesop's timeless fables, including "The Ant and the Grasshopper" and "The Tortoise and the Hare," continue to inspire and enlighten readers, maintaining their power to guide and entertain.
Grimm's Fairy Tales by The timeless fables that capture the world's imagination over and over again.
The Irresistible Fairy Tale: The Cultural and Social History of a Genre by Jack Zipes presents a nuanced theory on the evolution and enduring appeal of fairy tales, explaining their origins in ancient oral cultures and adaptation across various media through cognitive science, evolutionary theory, and anthropology.
