Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals
Learn about the literary themes and meaning of fairy tales through literary analysis with this online literature course from the University of Newcastle.
Duration
3 weeks
Weekly study
3 hours
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Established
1965
Location
Newcastle, Australia
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Discover the fascinating circumstances and meanings behind fairy tales
On this course, you will look deeper into the enchanting and surprisingly dark themes of several well-known European fairy tales.
What were the authors thinking? What were the cultural and personal concerns that have shaped these stories? What are the readers being asked to believe?
By considering the historical context of fairy tales and examining the characters, styles, and plots, you will discover that the intended morals of the original stories may not be exactly what you first thought.
What topics will you cover?
- Exploring fairy tales
- Interpreting literary narratives
- Cultural context in literature
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