Charles Perrault's Cinderella Essay

Throughout history, stories have been a way for people to communicate ideas and lessons through a form of art. One distinct genre that is well-known by many is the fairy tale. A fairy tale is any story that contains magical and imaginary beings and lands. They are often, but not limited to, being created for children. Fairy tales are often employed as symbolic lessons for the children. For adults, fairy tales were a form of entertainment. The Aarne-Thompson Folktale Types and Motif Index separates

1. Introduction 3 2. Early History 6 The Greek and Roman Eras: 50 B.C.-A.D. 500 6 The Middle Ages: 500-1500 6 The Renaissance: 1500-1650 7 The Rise of Puritanism and John Locke: Late 1600s 8 3. Beginning of Children’s Literature: Late 1700s 10 4. Fairy and Folk Tales 12 The Golden Age of Children’s Literature: Late 1800s 12 5. Victorian Children's Literature 16 6. Contemporary Children's Literature 18 6. Analysis of Harry Potters’ series 21 7. Conclusion 30 8. Summary 31 Children’s Literature Definitions