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Introduction - What is Fairy Tale?

What Is a Fairy Tale? Exploring the Magic and Distinguishing It from Fables and Folktales
Let’s get into what makes a story a fairy tale—its defining features, familiar structures, and themes—and how it differs from other traditional storytelling forms.

Fairy Tale Exhibition: Bibliothèque Nationale de France 2014

Fairy Tales, Exhibition

A wonderful explanation of fairy tales, from Bibliothèque nationale de France

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