This course will explore the world of fairy tales, including their ancient origins, their surprising variations, and how they can or should be understood.
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Expanded Course Description
Fairy tales are one of humankind's oldest forms of entertainment, and millions still find them entertaining today. This course will explore the world of fairy tales, including their ancient origins, their surprising varations, and their secret rules. We'll ask questions such as: Why have people relished them so much across the centuries? How do they tap into the greatest concerns of the age? Are they inspirational, regressive, educational, damaging? How have people understood them, and how should we understand them?
