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Dragon myths?
Shares resources on dragon myths and stories from around the world, focusing primarily on China.
21 3/31/02 11:28:12 pm
by: catja1
Claudia
does anyone know the title of this fairy tale?
Identifies the story of "Diamonds and Toads" for Joyce.
7 3/31/02 4:15:23 pm
by: catja1
joyce
Beasts
Kate wonders if anyone else has read Beasts by Joyce Carol Oates and includes some of her thoughts on the book.
0 3/28/02 3:37:15 pm Kate
Edna St. Vincent Millay -- slightly off-topic
Briefly discusses two Millay biographies and alludes to her Blubeard poem.
2 3/28/02 3:34:32 pm
by: Kate
Laura
This is a very long shot, but...
Annette is searching for the title of a book she can't remember, but no one else appears to be familiar with either.
1 3/27/02 7:54:22 pm
by: cloudshaper
Annette
baba yaga
Identifies Baba Yaga story with some fond memories of the story included.
3 3/27/02 5:37:42 pm
by: judithwq
judithhq
characteristics of a fairy tale
Guidance to a student in identifying the characteristics of a fairy tale.
2 3/27/02 4:28:08 pm
by: JaNell
lan22
changeling counterparts
Defines and discusses changelings in literature.
16 3/27/02 2:51:40 pm
by: swanchick
alina
Thesis on Ellen Datlow and Terry Windling
Student shares her thesis assignment and asks for help in her research.
5 3/27/02 8:00:47 am
by: Terri
postcool
Spirited Away
Cloudshaper announces a screening in San Francisco of Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away, a fantasy film popular in Japan.
1 3/27/02 5:10:12 am
by: ZMethos
cloudshaper
Bluebeard/Fitcher's Bird ( 1 2 )
Discusses Bluebeard and Fitcher's Bird to help Teri with her introduction to Greg's book and an article.
27 3/25/02 4:31:40 pm
by: Terri
Terri
The representation of monstrosity in fairy tales
Discusses the representation of monstrosity in fairy tales and folklore.
14 3/25/02 9:32:52 am
by: swood
Gogogadget
Rumplestiltskin Mystery/Thriller
Elise likes Katzenbach's The Analyst, which contains devices from Rumpelstiltskin.
2 3/25/02 1:42:18 am
by: Annette
eearth
Thumbelina-the missing link
Elizabeth recommends Thumbelina as an overlooked strong fairy tale heroine.
2 3/23/02 5:38:45 pm
by: Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Sleeping beauty
Q&A concerns the possibility of druidic symbolism present in Sleeping Beauty.
11 3/23/02 5:35:23 pm
by: Elizabeth
Elizabeth
questions on origins of fairytales
Somewhat unclear Q&A on the origins of fairy tales.
9 3/22/02 11:53:02 am
by: Heidi Anne Heiner
sara
boy who cried wolf
Indentifies the source of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." It came from Aesop's Fables.
3 3/21/02 8:15:31 pm
by: erzebet
erzebet
To Terri Windling(?)
Explains how to contact Terri Windling and how her e-mails are answered.
2 3/21/02 1:23:14 pm
by: Elizabeth
Elizabeth
fairy tale name??
Jalana needs help identifying the tale, "Brother and Sister."
5 3/20/02 1:16:54 pm
by: Jane Yolen
jalana
Imaginary Places--Questions!
Discussion and sources on imaginary places and parageography.
17 3/20/02 1:06:07 pm
by: Elizabeth
Kate
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and Snow White
Announcement and follow-up discussion of the two movies that premiered on ABC in March 2002.
8 3/20/02 12:34:49 pm
by: Annette
Heidi Anne Heiner
Max Luthi
Thoughts on Max Luthi's fairy tale studies and theories.
4 3/20/02 11:27:21 am
by: janeyolen
Kate
Are new, original fairy tales being written?
JaNell wonders if new, original fairy tales are being written today, not ones based on pre-existing literary tales.
11 3/19/02 5:16:33 pm
by: swanchick
JaNell
Workshops: Any thoughts from the published writers/artists?
Thoughts on writers' workshops and inspiration for writers aspiring to be published.
24 3/19/02 6:48:00 am
by: JaNell
JaNell
Fairytales and ghost stories...
Tara searches for fairy tales with ghosts in them.
10 3/17/02 5:43:06 am
by: Kerrie
tlchang37
Help!! Rumpelstiltskin Psychoanalysis
Brief thread guides a student to resources on Rumpelstiltskin.
3 3/15/02 9:49:31 am
by: JaNell
chrisybee
Periodical....
Keri tosses around ideas about starting a periodical devoted to fairy tales and folklore.
14 3/14/02 2:55:42 pm
by: Kerrie
Kerrie
Adele Geras' Troy
Never started discussion of Adele Geras' Troy.
2 3/14/02 1:45:00 pm
by: swanchick
eearth
Combining Past with Present...
Conversation about combining elements from one's "real" life with fiction writing and stories.
11 3/12/02 6:37:39 pm
by: Kerrie
Kerrie
need help understanding
Students asks for guidance in a paper on fairy tales and Briar Rose.
1 3/12/02 10:02:04 am
by: Gregor9
Cain
Tori Amos
Thoughts on Tori Amos' use of myth and fairy tale in her songwriting for a school paper.
16 3/10/02 10:05:11 pm
by: Marc
allysonrosen
jane yolen this is for u
A student asks for Jane's help and is shown how to contact her off board. Please check out her website first though!
1 3/10/02 4:02:55 am
by: janeyolen
Cain
Little Otik
Musings on the work of Jan Svankmajer and the interest in seeing his new film, Little Otik.
2 3/7/02 12:40:01 am
by: cloudshaper
Gregor9
Imaginary homes and workplaces
Kerrie takes a short poll to learn which imaginary place board members would most like to inhabit.
9 3/7/02 12:20:36 am
by: cloudshaper
Kerrie
Fairys
Jessica looks for resources and illustrations on fairies.
5 3/6/02 11:24:48 pm
by: cloudshaper
JessicaFOREVER
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons Origin
Attempts to find the origins of this tale, but primarily offers similar tales.
15 3/6/02 2:18:53 pm
by: joann
joann
Trying to find this one
Identifies the story of "The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean" for Lynda.
4 3/5/02 12:54:19 pm
by: Lynda
Lynda
When reality breaks down, does it attack fantasy? ( 1 2 )
Thoughts on writing, reading, fantasy, religion, and censorship.
33 3/5/02 4:32:09 am
by: cloudshaper
Gregor9
Gifts of the Fairies
Alina asks what your preferred gift from a fairy would be.
5 3/5/02 3:33:19 am
by: cloudshaper
alina
Would LOVE some help
Student needs help finding resources on the social influence of fairy tales on children.
7 3/4/02 4:34:48 pm
by: Kyra238
Tornic Blackbird 
Benedikte Naubert's OTTILIE and Grimm's MARIENKIND
Brief Q&A focuses on these two tales.
4 3/4/02 11:52:53 am
by: Astrid03
Astrid03
Once Upon a Time Illustration Exhibit
Laura announces an exhibit concerning the contemporary art of folk tales at the Wenham Museum in Wenham, MA.
0 3/4/02 7:17:05 am Laura McCaffrey
Your mission, should you choose to accept it...
Student asks for advice for assignment on writing modern fairy tale in poetic form.
3 3/3/02 11:53:28 am
by: wont24
wont24
Thank you -- re: shoes
Carrie sells an articles and thanks everyone for their help.
3 3/1/02 7:28:38 am
by: Carrie
Carrie
Little Known Stories...
Carrie sells a book and needs stories set in Arizona.
0 3/1/02 7:24:06 am Carrie

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