A poem on the desire to live in the world of fantasy fiction.
Tag: fairy tales
How Cinderella Lost Its Original Feminist Edge in the Hands of Men
Cinderella has been taken further and further away from its origins that we forget it was originally a radical story about female desire, servitude and violence.
The Tooth Fairy as an Essential Worker in a Child’s World of Wonder
During this unsettling time, global leaders have assured children and adults alike that the tooth fairy, free from the risk of infection, is indeed an essential worker.
Disney’s ‘Nutcracker’, Netflix’s ‘Sabrina’: Why Fairy Tales and Other Favourites Are Getting Darker
Netflix, Disney and others are all reviving old favourites but with significantly darker twists to them. Is it a reflection of our current moment?