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48: On Fairy Stories

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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Exploring the Role of Fairy Stories in Literature and Education

The chapter delves into the significance of fairy stories in literature and education, highlighting their appeal, enduring nature, and role in facilitating moral lessons in a non-threatening way. The speakers discuss the benefits of fairy stories in sparking curiosity about spiritual realms and prompting philosophical questions while contrasting them with scientific views. They explore the healthy and unhealthy interactions people can have with fairy stories, linking themes of childlikeness, maturity, and escapism in fantasy literature to the human longing for a greater reality.

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