The Retellings Review (and Fairy Tales Too!)
Commentary by Grace W. Wong
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 →
Once upon a time, I was curious about the phrase “once upon a time” (okay, I couldn’t resist). From a young age we hear those words at the start of so many fairy tales that they have become synonymous with that genre. My curiosity spurred me to do a little research. The earliest use of... Continue Reading →
The Retellings Review (and Fairy Tales Too!) 