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“Why” Fairy Tales Are More Than Just Stories
Discover why fairy tales are more than children’s stories. Explore the ancient wisdom, life lessons, and practical benefits these timeless tales offer modern adults and families.
The Ninth Hole
Something a little different this week. Here is a short story I wrote about a man’s final moments on a golf course, reflecting on love, marriage, and a life well-lived.
Cracking the Code of Fairy Tales: Where Ridiculous Meets Profound
Discover the profound truths hidden in classic fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel. Explore how seemingly ridiculous stories reveal deep insights about survival, hope, and human nature in this fascinating analysis.
The Absurd Logic of Little Red Riding Hood
Discover the hilarious logical flaws in Little Red Riding Hood. From wine-bearing children to wolf disguises, explore why this fairy tale is wonderfully absurd.
The Mystical World of Slavic and Russian Fairy Tales
Discover the enchanting world of Slavic and Russian fairy tales featuring Baba Yaga, firebirds, and ancient wisdom. Explore how these timeless stories continue to captivate modern audiences with their profound moral lessons.
The Dark Enchantment of “The Young Slave”: Basile’s Forgotten Fairy Tale
This haunting tale from the 1600s predates many of our beloved fairy tales—and may have secretly inspired them.
How Morals Emerge Between Story and Reader
Explore how the moral dimensions of stories emerge from the dynamic relationship between text and reader. Discover why the same narrative can yield different ethical insights as we evolve through life’s journey.
Your Spiritual Drowning – Pushkin’s Poem “The Rusalka”
The Rusalka poem offers us a powerful lens through which to examine our relationship with spiritual beliefs and the dangers in their depths.
Struwwelpeter – Dark Children’s Cautionary Tales
Few works in children’s literature provoke such a mixture of fascination, discomfort, and cultural debate as Heinrich Hoffmann’s “Struwwelpeter.”