S1E7 - The Fairies and the Enchantments of Eloquence

Roots of Lore by Caitlin Brehm

Feb 2, 201901:11:27Society & Culture

Sometimes stories serve as lessons for children, but in Perrault's day, sometimes fairy tales were a manners guide for adults. This episode explores "The Fairies" (Les Fées)—sometimes known as "Diamonds and Toads"—by Cha...

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