Have you ever noticed which types of stories most often form the basis for many retellings? Well, I definitely have. Specifically, Greek mythology and fairy tales serve as two of the most prevalent bases for retellings. In the original Greek myths, dark and oftentimes unhappy endings seem to be par for the course. From Zeus... Continue Reading →
The Wizard of Oz Retellings
Almost everyone has heard the story of how Dorothy and her dog, Toto, fell into the fantastical land of Oz. Most people know of it through the film industry, but the story’s origins actually lie with Lyman Frank Baum, who wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900. Known as one of America’s greatest fairy... Continue Reading →
Fairy Tale vs Fantasy
What is the difference between a fairy tale and a fantasy book? While we may often think of them together, they are defined differently. To start with, a fairy tale is technically part of the fantasy genre. However, while fantasy can encompass all sorts of storylines and age ranges, fairy tales are typically meant for... Continue Reading →
Rumpelstiltskin Retellings
One of the most widely known fairy tales is that of Rumpelstiltskin. In the original version a small man spins straw into gold for a miller’s daughter, who was imprisoned by a king after he was led to believe that she had that ability. If she does not succeed, the king will execute her. In... Continue Reading →
Hello, humans of the internet…
(Photo by samer daboul on Pexels.com) Once upon a time, Cinderella was a cyborg… Once upon a time, Beauty was a Beast… Once upon a time, Sleeping Beauty was a spy… If you just read the three lines above, you may have noticed that something seemed a bit off. You may have even thought I’m... Continue Reading →
The Retellings Review (and Fairy Tales Too!) 