The Shadow by Hans Christian Andersen was first published in 1847. In some ways, it is Andersen’s darkest tale. The character ...

Many feel like Disney has lost its magic touch over the years. Their focus on live-action remakes and prioritizing money over risk-taking in their stories has led to a pretty big slump. What could ...

Race And The Development Of The European Fairy Tale, Literature Professor Kimberly Lau reveals how “innocent” stories often ...

The male ruler of Ireland's fairy folk appears in many guises throughout folklore including the benevolent Finvarra and the diminutive Lubdan.

I was an edgy teenager, somewhere between grunge and jock. In the late 90s, I had bleached blonde Eminem hair. I listened to the Beastie Boys and Bob Dylan. I was also a sports fanatic who played ...