Telling Tales - Classic Fairy Tales

by Rissa

These are the stories you were never told as a child. Yet, these are the tales that have survived humankind for centuries. Here you'll find a Little Red Riding Hood that escaped using her clever brain. You'll find out why stepmothers get such a bad rap. Here you will find violence, deceit, love, and hope.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Puss In Boots, or The Master Cat by Charles Perrault

    Puss In Boots, or The Master Cat by Charles Perrault

    Discover the origin story to one of the greatest animated characters Dreamworks ever created! Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram. (The Great Fairy Tale Tradition: From Straparola and Basile to the Brothers Grimm (Norton Critical Editions))

  • The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Part 3

    The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Part 3

    The Little Mermaid finds her legs to walk with the Prince...but will they be enough? Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram and YouTube. Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.

  • The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Part 2

    The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Part 2

    The Little Mermaid finds the courage to ask the sea witch for a favor...which will cost her dearly. Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram. Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.

  • The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Part 1

    The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Part 1

    Did you know how difficult it really was for the little mermaid to transform? Did you know that this really isn't a happily-ever-after story? Well, settle in, folks because this story is a doozy. Stay tuned for part 2 next week. Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram. Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.

  • Bluebeard by Charles Perrault

    Bluebeard by Charles Perrault

    Bluebeard is one of the most horrific tale types in the fairy tale world. While it does have a happy ending for the final wife, there were many before that suffered his murderous character. Be sure to stay up to date and follow me on Instagram. Tatar, Maria ed. The Classic Fairy Tales. W.W. Norton, 1999.