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Because of this, most fairy tales don’t ‘belong’ to anyone and have been re-told and adapted countless times (think Disney). Once upon a time.Ĭirculated by the quintessential Tales of Olden Times by Charles Perrault (1697) and most recognisably Grimm Brothers’ Children’s and Household Tales (1812–57), most traditional and famous fairy tales (such as Snow White, Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin) were told and re-told through oral tradition, belonging to the mystical realm of folklore and folk tales. In this article we\'ll be exploring what a fairy tale is, modern retellings, and how to write your own fairy tale that will stand the test of time.Let\'s dive in.

It seems that, plot-wise, almost anything goes in a magical fairy tale book – so how do we define the genre? With traditional roots, fairy tales have become embedded in our culture and are often the first thing a child will read, listen to or consume. We all recognise a fairy tale when we see one, characterised by wondrous settings, fantastical creatures and morals or life lessons.