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Tolkien R.J.J
Ossiriand
Dec 26 2024, 2:42pm
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Are Fairy Tales For Children?
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Historically, fairy tales were aimed at an adult audience and were considered a unique way to convey truth. We examine fairy tales through J.R.R. Tolkien's perspective and a medieval mindset.
Are Fairy Tales For Children?
https://bibliotecanatalie.com/home/f/are-fairy-tales-for-children
“I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late.”
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Elvenhome
Feb 11 2025, 1:59pm
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Before I read the article, my school-rearing taught me that Fairy Tales and old Childhood Songs were used as Old World ways to pass on teachings and history from "Old Wives' Tales". I've also been told they were safe ways to send messages of politics or of rebellion status, like the poem "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary" was about the Queen or in songs like "Three Blind Mice". I'm sure it's a bunch of hooey; but I've always enjoyed the likelihood of it all. It appeals to my sense of order... and humour ;)
So now on to the reading the article. Such a grown-up and mature thing to do... I suppose *kaff*
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Tolkien R.J.J
Ossiriand
Feb 11 2025, 3:18pm
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First, thanks for reading, second, I think it is true, it is and was an avenue to pass on wisdom, knowledge, experience and more.
“I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late.”
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