Welcome to Litsy!

Finally reading a book I was supposed to read for my conservatory training years ago. 🥸

Currently reading and loving this book on the psychology behind fairy tales.

Starting the birthday surprise the husband bought me back in December. Really looking forward to it.

I‘ve always loved Little Red. I haven‘t read this yet, but heard it was great! #sleep #coolbooks #fairytales

Some interesting analysis, some ridiculous reaching. His comments on the animal groom type stories leave me somewhat sceptical of his research, as he insists that males become beastly but animal brides are beautiful. That totally ignores the Loathly Lady stories -- a particular interest of mine since in some examples she's paired with the Arthurian Sir Gawain. Bettelheim's theory doesn't account for her at all.

I am finding some of his analysis and the way he relates fairytale to what children experience fascinating. Then there's the stuff which is just reaching way too far.