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English 094.401
Fairy Tales
Beverly Butcher profile

TR 12-1:30

The term "fairy tale" or "Maerchen" is associated with both oral and literary traditions. This introductory course will explore the genre "fairytale" from ancient times to the present, touching on issues of definition, context, orality and literacy, authenticity, and interpretation.

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