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The Deep Dark Woods — Fiction
The Deep Dark Woods

Most of our childhoods were filled with Brothers Grimm tales, whether we recognized it or not at the time. Cinderella. Snow White. Even Little Red Riding Hood. However, the versions of the stories most of us grew up on are watered down. They’ve been Disneyfied. The origins of these stories are much, much darker and not for the faint of heart.

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The Juniper Tree Apr 30, 2024

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The most gruesome Brothers Grimm tale that involves a young boy and his stepmother.

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The Robber Bridegroom Apr 23, 2024

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A finger saves a would-be bride from death.

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Interview: Gregory Maguire Apr 16, 2024

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NYT bestselling author Gregory Maguire talks about the inspiration behind his adaptations and the necessity of fairy tales.

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Snow White Apr 09, 2024

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It takes the wicked stepmother more than one try to kill Snow White.

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Rapunzel Apr 02, 2024

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Not all maidens are helpless.

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Sleeping Beauty Mar 26, 2024

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A tale with far fewer dragons and a horrifying history.

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Interview: Dr. Jeana Jorgensen Mar 19, 2024

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Folklorist Dr. Jeana Jorgensen talks about how fairy tales have a seedy underbelly that can be harmful in the real world.

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Little Red Riding Hood Mar 12, 2024

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The Brothers Grimm toned this story down to have less flesh eating and more clothes.

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Interview: Marissa Meyer Mar 05, 2024

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NYT bestselling author Marissa Meyer talks sci-fi and fairy tales.

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Rumpelstiltskin Feb 27, 2024

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Greed can lead to a bitter end.

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