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Les Fees: Breton Fairy Art Exhibition
Terri announces an exhibition of fairy art from medieval manuscripts to the present at Daoulas Abbey in Finistere, Brittany (France).
2 8/31/02 12:12:56 am
by: Terri
Terri
Fairy Tales make Newsweek!
Announcing an article about Orenstein's new Red Riding Hood Uncloaked in Newsweek.
3 8/30/02 2:12:51 am
by: Annette
swanchick
Emma Donoghue's Kissing the Witch
Identifying the source tales for two stories in Donoghue's Kissing the Witch.
12 8/29/02 6:09:59 pm
by: BarbLima
BarbLima
Top Ten Fairy Tales as Movies ( 1 2 3 4 5 )
In which many favorite and not-so-favorite movies are discussed and listed.
97 8/29/02 6:01:06 pm
by: Mark
JaNell
Analysis: Donkey skin aka all skin
Leah wants more information on Donkeyskin. (This is not another I Ching analysis by Gnostradamus.)
6 8/29/02 12:34:46 pm
by: Heidi Anne Heiner
leah
Finding "The Gentlemen" redux
Nalo shares a possible source for the often asked question about an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
0 8/28/02 5:54:15 pm Nalo
Fantastic Fictions Symposium announcement
Nalo shares information about a symposium held in Australia in September 2002.
0 8/28/02 5:42:27 am Nalo
Chocolat
Short discussion about Chocolat with links to old discussions in the archives.
1 8/27/02 6:54:50 pm
by: Kerrie
eearth
My mistake
Clearing up a mistake about the source of information mentioned in an earlier discussion.
1 8/27/02 1:09:58 am
by: Terri
Elizabeth
Tufty Ricky
Leah asks, "Does any one know of any versions of this story where it tells what happened to the ugly sister?"
1 8/27/02 1:07:19 am
by: Terri
Leah
The House Carpenter
Looking for a corresponding fairytale or folktale for this 18th century ballad.
1 8/26/02 10:29:24 pm
by: janeyolenaolcom
Angelyn
Fairie-ality
Heidi announces this new book which looks like innovative fun.
1 8/24/02 8:45:27 pm
by: Kate
Heidi
CHILD BALLADS BACK IN PRINT!
Announcing the reappearance of the Child Ballads in print.
0 8/24/02 6:54:59 am InterstitialGirl
Faerie Tale Theatre
Looking for a copy of "Grimm Party" from Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre. Apparently it has never been released on video.
2 8/24/02 5:54:38 am
by: Don
NekoWestica
The Bokendorf Circle
Listing the Grimm's tales contributed by the Bokendorf Circle.
6 8/24/02 4:36:54 am
by: Gnostradamus
Gnostradamus
Grimm, Anderson, Lang, Perrault which one to get
Leah wants to know if it important to read the fairy tales of all the above authors and editors.
1 8/23/02 9:50:12 pm
by: Jess
Leah
Dictionaries and Encyclopedia
Recommending reference books on folklore, fables and fairies.
3 8/23/02 9:08:04 am
by: Laura McCaffrey
Jess
Analysis: Three Sons of Fortune ( 1 2 )
In which Gnostradamus attempts to analyze this tale using the I Ching. Followed by an almost unanimous consensus that the Grimms did not consciously use the I Ching in their writing.
29 8/21/02 10:54:12 pm
by: Jane Yolen
Gnostradamus
ferris wheel, fairies wheel
Searching for a connection between fairies and the ferris wheel.
1 8/21/02 4:36:37 pm
by: Van45us
angelyn
Bamboo
Looking for folk tales involving bamboo or takenokos.
3 8/21/02 10:33:53 am
by: Kristin
Kristin
I'm being published! Should I be excited?
About being wary of online publishing deals and the pains of getting published.
16 8/20/02 9:42:22 pm
by: SweetGaMelon
alina
Byatt's Possession opens this weekend 08/16/02
Board members share thoughts about the film version of Byatt's novel.
6 8/19/02 4:33:14 pm
by: Van45us
swood
Once-and-future/Sleeping Kings
Looking for Once and Future King and Sleeping King myths and folktales from as many different nations as possibles.
12 8/16/02 12:17:14 am
by: trolljly8
Chris Gardiner
Analysis: 12 Dancing Princesses
In which Gnostradamus attempts to analyze this tale using the I Ching.
10 8/18/02 4:42:51 pm
by: anonymous
Gnostradamus
Tolkien quote query
Terri searches for the source and context of a quote about C. S. Lewis and J. R. Tolkien.
17 8/18/02 8:45:22 am
by: RingWraithNumber5
Terri
Trolls
Sharing thoughts and sources on troll folklore.
11 8/16/02 11:02:21 am
by: BlackHolly
BlackHolly
Jonathan Carroll
Helen tries to start a discussion centered on Carroll's work.
0 8/14/02 9:55:55 am Helen
The Goblin Market... ( 1 2 )
Intriguing discussion of Christina Rosetti's "Goblin Market," with an emphasis on markets and market places.
24 8/14/02 9:42:45 am
by: Helen
Helen
Thomas the Rhymer/ Transformation
Discussion centered on Thomas the Rhymer and Tam Lin stories.
19 8/13/02 6:34:00 pm
by: anonymous
anonymous
hands
Carrie is searching for fairy tales relating to hands in one way or another.
5 8/13/02 9:39:34 am
by: Angelyn
Carrie
Swan Lake
Looking for the original tale of Swan Lake. This is asked frequently on the board.
2 8/13/02 8:06:05 am
by: doroberts
aranchi21hotmailcom
Analysis: The Three Sluggard Sons
In which Gnostradamus attempts to analyze this tale using the I Ching.
9 8/13/02 2:46:40 am
by: Gnostradamus
Gnostradamus
Fractured Fairy Tales ( 1 2 )
Refining the definition of a fractured fairy tale and providing examples in print.
22 8/12/02 11:56:18 am
by: Laura McCaffrey
k8e
Fairy tales and Lemony Snickett
Discussing Lemony Snicket and fairy tales after the appearance of an article on the subject in the New York Times.
16 8/12/02 11:16:36 am
by: anndowner
Terri
help tracking down source of merfolk tale
Ann needs help tracing the source of a Celtic tale in which there is a maid and her faithful dog.
4 8/12/02 8:47:11 am
by: anndowner
anndowner
Adrienne Segur
The continued search for information about illustrator Adrienne Segur.
6 8/12/02 7:53:06 am
by: doroberts
Laura
Analysis: The Wonderful Musician
In which Gnostradamus attempts to analyze this tale using the I Ching.
14 8/11/02 6:46:57 pm
by: judih
Gnostradamus
faery ( 1 2 )
Listing and discussing book with settings in faery.
27 8/9/02 3:03:22 pm
by: Van45us
leah
Allusions to fairy tales/folktales in movie scenes
Sharing a few allusions to fairy tales in movie scenes, especially Grand Illusion and Lawn Dogs.
3 8/9/02 2:46:46 pm
by: Van45us
Jess
Markets for analysis of Fairy Tales
Gnostradamus is looking for a place to publish his new theory of fairy tale analysis.
8 8/8/02 7:00:52 pm
by: judih
Gnostradamus
SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM IN FAIRY TALES
A visitor to SurLaLune asks: WHAT BOOK OR BOOKS DO YOU RECOMMEND ON THE TOPIC ABOVE IN GRIMMS AND/OR CALVINO AND/OR BASILE?
2 8/7/02 8:07:17 pm
by: Heidi Anne Heiner
Heidi
fairy tale heroines
Leah wonders about the role of males and females in fairy tales.
2 8/7/02 6:36:10 am
by: Jess
leah
Marie Jolie - Cajun Fairy Tale
Discussing tales similar to the Cajun tale of "Marie Jolie."
9 8/6/02 12:31:32 pm
by: Gregor9
Podnah
Center for Story and Symbol Seminars
Heidi announces a series of seminars related to fairy tale studies and psychology.
0 8/6/02 12:23:32 pm Heidi
Introductions. ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 )
A long series of introductions by board regulars and those who have passed by, but not lingered. Lasted 8 months and is fun to read.
117 8/6/02 7:37:59 am
by: BlackHolly
omarmorales
Sorceress Cerwinden - Time-Life "Wizards and Witches"
Trying to track down the story of "The Sorceress Cerwinden." This appeared in the Time-Life "Enchangement" series, the book "Wizards and Witches."
2 8/2/02 11:23:35 am
by: David
David
glass hill
Asking and answering "How did the prince get up the hill made of glass?"
9 8/2/02 8:56:54 am
by: Kate
leah
Old topic revisited
About folklore, women, genres, and academia.
11 8/2/02 8:35:15 am
by: Richard Parks
Laura
Untombi-yapansi and Goose Girl
Heidi announces the addition of a Goose Girl variant from Africa on SurLaLune.
1 8/2/02 4:09:10 am
by: Midori
Heidi Anne Heiner
fairy tale interpretation group
Podnah shares a link to a discussion group focusing on the healing and psychological aspects of fairy tales.
4 8/1/02 11:29:57 pm
by: Podnah
Podnah
Seven swans
Discussing "Seven Swans" and its many variants.
9 8/1/02 9:11:39 am
by: Kerrie
Leah
Native American Tale
Jess found another native American tale with refering to geological formations.
0 8/1/02 10:05:36 am Jess
Improvised Fairy Tales
Looking for sources and ideas for producing an improv performance of a fairy tale.
8 8/1/02 5:12:00 am
by: Gonzo
Gonzo

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