In the introduction of Beauty and the Beast: Classic Tales of Animal Brides and Grooms, Maria Tatar talks about how to classify a fairy tale using the Aarne-Thompson system. Developed and refined ...

MK Guth, “Ties of Protection and Safekeeping” (detail) (2008) Synthetic hair, flannel ribbon, and ink, 1,800 ft., configuration variable. Courtesy of the artist ...

When Disney produced Snow White and the Dwarfs as its first feature-length animated film, it began a tradition it maybe didn't even know it was starting. The studio became synonymous with retelling ...

There are perhaps no words more enchanting, whimsical, and promising than “Once upon a time.” As Gemini author and academic Jack Zipes maintains, “Fairy tales since the beginning of recorded time, and ...

Magic mirror on the wall, is a classic tale really better after all? Whether it’s a childhood fairytale or a beloved Jane Austen novel, some classic stories not only beg to be reread but also retold ...

Jiminna Shillingford is an avid reader and a passionate storyteller. She is obsessed with all things TV, from anime and romantic fantasy to action-packed series. With that deep affection, Jiminna ...

This is FRESH AIR. Two films opening this week are based on classic fairytales. The first film is "The Huntsman: Winter’s War," a sequel to the 2012 movie "Snow White And The Huntsman." The sequel ...

Now that October and spooky season are are here, you're likely hunting down as many eerie, thrilling, creepy books as you can. Even I, a self-confessed scaredy cat who would not go anywhere near a ...