Fairy tales (and retellings) have a strong appeal. And, for me there are many reasons why they’re my favorite type of story.
Life Lessons: Fairy tales often contain valuable life
lessons and morals that can be applied to various situations in real life.
Perhaps that’s why children and adults can enjoy them.
Magical Settings: These stories transport readers to
enchanting and whimsical worlds filled with mystical creatures and fantastical
landscapes. There’s nothing like being whisked away to a land where anything is
possible.
Universal Appeal: These tales transcend cultural
boundaries, resonating with people from diverse backgrounds across the globe.
There are versions of popular fairy tales and folk tales that have been told in
just about every culture and country.
Symbolism: Many elements in fairy tales are symbolic,
offering deeper meanings and insights into human nature.
Happy Endings: The promise of a happy ending is comforting
in a world where life can be so unpredictable. A HEA makes things so much
better.
Inspiration: These tales inspire creativity, which is why
retellings are so popular. You can create so many new stories from established
ones.
Royalty: Not to say that every fairy tale has a royal
family, but it’s always nice to have a Prince (or Princess) Charming show up at
some point.
Fairy Tales are for Children and Adults: Fairy tales are
popular books to read to children, but adults love them too. (As I’ve mentioned
above!)
They can have different Meanings: When I was researching
fairy tales for my novellas, I was surprised to learn the origins of Beauty and
the Beast. One version was written in France in the 1700's and was said to
reflect the anxieties of young women who might not know what to expect in marriage.
Would their betrothed be a beast or a charming hero?
Transformation: Usually, characters will have a
transformation of some kind, as when the beast becomes a man, or the heroine
transforms from mermaid to human. And who doesn’t enjoy a good story of
transformation?
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