Hannah B. Harve – A Children’s Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales

French version “Cinderella” Charles Perrault’s American version is the most familiar. This version introduces readers. to The iconic glass slipper is now a part of the new version. The shoe is not a shoe, but a ring, or any other object, that the girl must put on. File Size: 6.90GB

Hannah B. Harve – A Children’s Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales

“Once upon a time…” These four words bring joy and comfort. and They often end in hope because they inspire a lot of stories. “happily ever after.” These stories are our dearest friends. to They can be used as inspiration and courage and entertainment—much in the same way as those who originally told them used them to Pass the time and share lessons among family and friends. But the stories we now know aren’t always the same as those that were told centuries before. and They were not always used for the same reasons.

Dr. Hannah Blevins Harvey is a professional storyteller who holds a Ph.D. to dynamic, theatrical, and Engaging stories of beloved tales from all over the globe. Get involved in a mixed-age audience to You can hear many of the songs you love and A selection of beloved childhood stories performed by an award-A storybook is not a winning storyteller.-Like a magical backdrop, The Great Courses studio transforms into magical settings. In addition, you will be introduced to lesser-Take a cultural tour through the ancients to discover known stories and Current time, as well the rest of the world. Stops in Greece, Egypt. Iran, India. Kenya. Japan. Russia. Also stops in the Nordic countries (Australia, France, Italy. Scotland. Germany). and more.

Dr. Harvey provides an additional bonus by providing an exploration of the themes and answers. and Evolutions for these stories, providing an overview and Your children with intellectual perspectives to Take a look at and discuss.

Dr. Harvey shares more than 60 stories, fables, and fairy tales that are beloved by us all. and songs from around the world—providing you with a fascinating, in-In-depth view of the context and history and We know more about the stories we tell and love. You’ll be able to travel through the various catalogs of Hans Christian Anderson (Hans Christian Anderson), Charles Perrault and Oscar Wilde. and so many more, you’ll gain profound insights into how and Why these stories were created to be. These stories are far more than just stories. “just stories”—they’re a powerful tool of folk culture. Folk stories are the wells into which we humans pour our deepest anxieties, our desires, our hopes—and These stories, as difficult as they can be, continue to be a source of great entertainment. to All of our lives, we are deeply influenced by their messages.

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Why Tales Matter

“It’s been said that fairy tales are like the subconscious dreams of a culture—in them wells up all the desires, and anxieties, and experiences of cultural life. In these stories, all of the characters represent us, different aspects of ourselves,” claims Dr. Harvey.

Tales use powerful symbols to Help us to understand our daily struggles and envision our roles in life. and How do we interpret the world around? These stories are told by Dr. Harvey to Audiences (children starting in elementary) and middle school and the adults in their lives), you will actually see how shared stories—wonder tales, fables, pourquoi stories, fairy tales, and magic tales—can draw a circle around listeners of all ages. You’ll understand how hearing stories in person can pull us closer to The meanings of shared words and to They also support each other. We were shaped by the stories of our youth. and Their lasting influence will impact the lives of your children.

Stories can transport us to another world of fantasy just as important. and wonder—where characters do things we can’t do here. The words “once upon a time” Transport us into “story time”—this is a “play” the world where rules are followed and Yet, anything is possible. This is the best way to live. “play” We are the world “work” There are many real problems that we find. and You can try different roles. and Discover the truths we have carried with us all our lives. Fantasy matters to Because here is where the deep work of creating possibilities takes place.

Complementing the stories and insights provided by Dr. Harvey, child psychiatrist Dr. Zheala Qayyum, from Yale University’s Medical School and Department of Psychiatry weighs in on the importance of stories and folktales and Imagination-Building exercise is important for the healthy development and well-being of children no matter where they reside.

Untelling Our Favorite Tales

If you believe you know classic stories like “Sleeping Beauty,” “Cinderella,” and “Hansel and Gretel,” You might be wrong. This course will show you surprising things about culture and language. and Time has transformed folktales into the definitive versions we know today. “Stories are a lot like humans—we and they have to adapt to our circumstances, or we die,” Dr. Harvey explains.

Sometimes stories adapt to suit the circumstances. to The location and While cultures may differ in the way they are told, they share many of the same motifs and plots. and lessons. Think about our beloved tale of “The Gingerbread Man”Norway and Germany the animated edible creature is a pancake—and The pancake is swept down the lane. In Scotland, it’s a “wee bannock”—or a roll. In Ireland, it’s a little cake. The Russian version is about a loaf that’s been possessed by a devil.

Translation is also possible in other instances. and The storyteller will shift the premise of the well in a deliberate manner-Stories that are known. Take a deeper look at “Cinderella,” one of the world’s oldest “magic tales,” With a history dating back to 7000 years Mah Pishani being the oldest version. Dr. Harvey discusses all versions of this story.

• French version “Cinderella” Charles Perrault’s American version is the most well-known. This version introduces readers. to The iconic glass slipper is now a part of the new version. The shoe isn’t a shoe in many other versions. It is a ring or other object that the girl must wear.
• The glass slipper in Italy is made from cork. It’s also not a slipper, it’s a Chianiello—a special kind of courtly overshoe that well-to-do women wore to Make sure they don’t get muddy on their lovely shoes.
• In other versions of this story, the evil sisters cut their heels and toes to Try to fit into the shoe—and They and Stepmothers are punished for their treachery with being chased and The end is crow-pecked!

This is the story of one continent. to continent, you also gain insights into the of significance of adding the glass slipper—a highly impractical yet ornamental detail that shaped the version of Cinderella we know. Dr. Harvey will be explaining the meanings of these symbols to you. to some amazing facts such as the speculation that Perrault got his source’s story Wrong About the glass slipper. The French word glass is (Verglas) sounds and Is spelled similarly to French for squirrel furvair), and Some believe he misread the two words. Perhaps the French Cinderella should’ve worn a squirrel!-Fur boot

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Theme Shared and Motifs Around Stories Around the World

Folklorists found the same stories themes with the same characters in folklore. “motifs,” Stories or parts of stories, which recur across cultures and Over time A Finnish folklorist Antti Aherne in 1910 developed the system of classification. American folklorist Stith Thomson refined it in 1928. and Then, further refined and Diversified in 2004 to Hans, a German folklorist and author of stories that extend beyond the European canon.-Jörg Uther. Jorg Uther.-Thompson-The Uther classification system (or ATU) includes all groups Beauty Sleeping Beauty Type 410 for undertales and There are at most 22 versions of this tale that look similar around the globe!

These are some of the most common themes that have remained constant over time and Culture can include:

• Transformations: The folk saying goes: “heroes are not born, they are made.” These stories are examples of such: “Beauty and the Beast,” “East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” and more, you’ll examine the theme of change and how it’s utilized in stories around the world to Teach important passages.
• Explanations: Every culture has its own story to Explain the hows and The whys of the world around us. Many stories about the natural world are Pourquoi tales and explain how and why. Aesop stories explore the whys and Kipling.
• Good and Evil: There are stories that make clear the difference between good and bad. and evil is clear—or is it? Stories such as “The Brave Little Tailor” and “David and Goliath” Demonstrate how even small characters can defeat evil giants when they are good. Dr. Harvey demonstrates how ancient stories can challenge the use of “good” and “evil” As definitive traits by introducing to characters such as Baba Yaga—an ambiguous character who defies classification. Baba Yaga stories connect back to Neolithic cultures worshiped Mother Goddess- a representation for both life and death and death (like a feminine Shiva in Hindu cultures).
• Rise Stories: These rags-to-Rich stories offer hope for change by showing characters how they can rise above their circumstances using luck, skill or magic. “Cinderella” and “Puss in Boots” Two examples of someone who is completely common being transformed into someone special are:

Through the course of time and Stories are shared across cultures. They resonate with us throughout our lives.

These stories use powerful symbols to Help us to understand our daily struggles and envision our roles in life. and Interpret the world around you

Join us to Explore a selection of stories that will inspire you and make your heart ache. and Refute your assumptions.

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