ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 297 In this 297th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the Indian fairy tale - “HOW THE RAJA'S SON WON THE PRINCESS LABAM” Rumour reaches the son of an Indian Raja of a beautiful princess whose magnificence is like no other throughout time. All that is known about her is that at night her beauty shines like the sun, but no-one can say exactly where she lives. The Prince decides that he must have her for a wife and sets off to find her. On his way he must cross deserts and pass through forests, each with their own dangers and challenges which he must overcome before he finds the elusive princess. Will the prince find the princess? How does he woo her and convince her to marry him, a complete stranger? And what of her father? Like many Raja’s any potential suitor must first pass a number of tests before the father will allow the suitor to set eyes upon his daughter? After overcoming the dangers and tests of the deserts and forests, will he lose his life pursing the hand of the princess? Download and read this story to find the answers to these and your questions and if the prince is able to overcome the hardships presented to him. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".

This beautifully illustrated book offers seventeen of the best-loved fairy tales belonging to the French, Danish, German and Polish cultural heritage. Written in a beautiful yet lively language, this new edition of timeless Classics has been carefully adapted to meet the expectations of today’s younger readers. Indeed, small children will welcome it with keen interest, readily making it their favorite first book of fairy tales. Amongst others, this enchanting selection includes Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood, Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, and Puss in Boots.

In his latest book, fairy tales expert Jack Zipes explores the question of why some fairy tales "work" and others don't, why the fairy tale is uniquely capable of getting under the skin of culture and staying there. Why, in other words, fairy tales "stick." Long an advocate of the fairy tale as a serious genre with wide social and cultural ramifications, Jack Zipes here makes his strongest case for the idea of the fairy tale not just as a collection of stories for children but a profoundly important genre. Why Fairy Tales Stick contains two chapters on the history and theory of the genre, followed by case studies of famous tales (including Cinderella, Snow White, and Bluebeard), followed by a summary chapter on the problematic nature of traditional storytelling in the twenty-first century.

In the 1970s, feminists focused critical attention on fairy tales and broke the spell that had enchanted readers for centuries. Now, after three decades of provocative criticism and controversy, this book reevaluates the feminist critique of fairy tales.

This collection opens with marginalized responses to the highly politicized Cinderella traditions in the Anglophone world. In the United States, Cinderella was incorporated into the gendered narrative of the American Dream and narratives of empire in the colonial world, particularly in the mid-1800s. Marginalized writers have responded to these nationalistic colonial traditions in two distinctive ways: clever Cinderellas who negotiate a broken system or passive Cinderellas who die as anti-heroes in disenchanting fairy tales. This dual tradition of marginalized Cinderellas is also apparent across the Anglophone world. Potential texts include the out-of-print works of Sinèad de Valera, excerpts from the novels of Hannah Crafts, Jessie Fauset, and Julia Kavanagh, along with dramas by Ann Devlin, and collected oral tales.

The four works collected in this volume reveal the fascinating preoccupations of the German Romantic movement, which revelled in the inexplicable, the uncanny and the unknown and, especially, the mysterious world of the fairy tale. Goethe's richly imaginative Fairy Tale (1795) depicts an ethereal underground realm and the marriage of a beautiful man and woman, whose union heralds a new age. In Tieck's Eckbert the Fair (1797) two outsiders seek refuge in the solitude of dark woods to conceal their incestuous passion from the world, while in Fouque's Undine (1811) a water nymph falls in love and acquires a soul, and so discovers the reality of human suffering. And Brentano's Tale of Honest Casper and Fair Annie (1817) portrays the tragedy of a young couple, destroyed by a false sense of honour and pride.

In 'It's Your Fairy Tale, You Know' by Elizabeth Rhodes Jackson, readers are transported into a whimsical world filled with modern-day fairy tales. Through a unique blend of fantasy and reality, Jackson weaves together captivating stories that mirror our own human experiences. Her literary style is enchanting, with vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes that make this book a standout in the realm of modern fairy tale literature. Jackson's ability to seamlessly blend traditional fairy tale elements with contemporary settings sets her work apart from other authors in the genre, creating a truly innovative reading experience. Readers will be drawn in by the imaginative tales and the underlying messages that resonate on a personal level. Elizabeth Rhodes Jackson's background in folklore and mythology shines through in 'It's Your Fairy Tale, You Know', showcasing her deep understanding and appreciation for the power of storytelling. Her passion for exploring timeless themes in a fresh and modern way is evident throughout the book. Fans of fairy tales and fantasy literature will delight in this enchanting collection that offers a new perspective on classic tales. 'It's Your Fairy Tale, You Know' is a must-read for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking stories that transport them to magical realms while reflecting on the complexities of the human experience.