13 Quotes About Fairy Tale Retelling

Fairy-tale retellings are a series of stories and characters that have been passed down through generations. They’re more than just a theme — they’re a way of life, an expression of culture, and a tradition that has been part of our lives for centuries. You may not realize it, but fairy-tale retellings are everywhere. How many times have you heard about Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, or Snow White? It’s no surprise that fairy-tale retellings continue to enchant and motivate us with their veracity and timeless relevance.

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Why could he not have chosen some other woman? Why Avelina? But he knew why. It was because she had seemed good and kind and had expressed her thoughts without any false pride or pretense. He had admired her forthrightness and her compassion. And although he had never thought of a wife with strong opinions was a good thing, he actually found he liked her opinions-or at least admired her for having them. He wanted to get to know her, to know everything that was in her heart. He wanted to marry her and, surprising even himself, to love her. Melanie Dickerson
Everyone knows: people who cross boarders do so for a...
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Everyone knows: people who cross boarders do so for a reason. M.D. Elster
When one finds oneself in the kind of strange, unsettling...
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When one finds oneself in the kind of strange, unsettling circumstances as I presently find myself, it is only natural, after all, to have a few, unusual, vivid dreams. M.D. Elster
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The hours wear on, while the surreal atmosphere of the asylum does not wear off. M.D. Elster
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Have I..." I venture, terrified of the potential answer. "Have I gone mad?" "No, no, no." She says. "Okay, oui, peut-être, that depends. Maybe you have gone a little mad, and only for a little spell. M.D. Elster
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I have to believe it’s right to be a warm voice, a companion if I can be, as soon as ever I find a friend. Betsy Cornwell
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Yeah, but what we need are some fighters who know how to take down a wolf. I know three."" If you are going to get the Pigs, you'll need backup. They're not to be trifled with. K.M. Randall
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Thirty-two steps until Haley Tremaine entered hell. Thirty-two steps until she walked into the smell of alcohol and burned microwaveable meals, into a place where fear overwhelmed. Krystal Wade
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He had danced with fair maidens before, but Odette was different. She was graceful and beautiful, but there was something in her eyes and in the things she said, an intelligence and a boldness that belied her quiet demeanor. Melanie Dickerson
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His hands wrapped around her upper arms, holding her gently. "You are even more beautiful when you dance. Melanie Dickerson
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Magdalen, the girl with pretty green eyes. Magdalen, who was smiling so warmly right now at Lenhart, who was attentive to Katrin even when she talked too much. She had been so gentle and concerned about his wounds, washing his face and bringing him fresh water to drink. Melanie Dickerson
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You are brave and strong and good, noble and kind. I love you and I think you're... Melanie Dickerson