If you look at the sidebar on this blog, you will see a section containing links to several fairy-tale related sites. Many of these sites simply contain Folktales or Fairy-tales (ranging from the iconic to the obscure), but there are several more unusual sites listed amongst them. This article contains further information on five of these, and explains why fairy-tale fans should check them out.
Daring to Dream - This site is a must-visit for fans of mermaids. It predominantly focuses on Disney's iconic 1989 film "The Little Mermaid", and is full of information about the franchise it inspired, including a TV Series, a direct-to-video sequel, a play, and numerous books. However, if you prefer Hans Christian Andersen's version of the "Little Mermaid" story, there are also pages devoted to the numerous adaptations of it. In addition, the site features pages devoted to other films and TV shows which feature mermaids, ranging from "Splash" to "Peter Pan". To sum up quickly, if you love mermaids as much as I do, you should make this site into "Part of Your World" immediately.
Jane Ray Illustrations - Jane Ray is a London-based writer and illustrator who specialises in Fairy-tales. She has a distinctive and beautiful artistic style, and her work is worth checking out, whether she is illustrating classic stories or (on some occasions) writing her own.
Noodleheads: The Wisdom of Fools - Many cultures have stories and folktales about the archetypal "fools", eccentric figures whose unique interpretations of the world generate comedic chaos. This site introduces people to the most iconic works in this genre, such as the stories about "The Wise Men of Chelm" and the German clown Eulenspiegel Till.
Oh My Disney - This site is the official blog of the Walt Disney Company, with numerous articles devoted to all the films and TV shows created by the company. As you can expect, there is significant emphasis on their Fairy-tale films, whether old or new.
Rejected Princesses - This site focuses on "Women too awesome, awful, or offbeat for kids' movies". Its most notable for its section on "Rejected Princesses", which shines a spotlight on numerous significant but forgotten females from history and folklore, all of whom are honoured with an illustration of them done in the Disney style, with big expressive eyes and slender bodies. Overall, this site is an excellent source for anyone wishing to discover a wide range of female role models who they may not have heard of before.
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