Sinful Cinderella, Sneaky Snow White, Rotten Rapunzel: The Dark Side of Fairy Tales

Cinderella

Cinderella is one of the most popular fairy tales in the world. The story tells of a young woman who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of a fairy godmother, Cinderella is able to attend a ball and meet the prince. However, the fairy godmother's magic only lasts until midnight, and Cinderella must rush home before the spell breaks.

Dark Fairy Tale Queens: Complete Series: Sinful Cinderella, Sneaky Snow White, Rotten Rapunzel, Bad Beauty (Dark Fairy Tale Queens Series)

by Brian L. Carpenter

4.8 out of 5

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The original version of Cinderella, written by the Brothers Grimm, is much darker than the Disney version. In the Grimm version, Cinderella's stepsisters cut off their toes and heels in order to try to fit into the glass slipper. When the prince discovers their deception, he has doves peck out their eyes.

Cinderella herself is not as innocent as she seems. In some versions of the story, she is willing to sacrifice her sisters' happiness in order to achieve her own. She also lies to the prince about her identity, which is a serious offense.

Snow White

Snow White is another popular fairy tale. The story tells of a young princess who is poisoned by her wicked stepmother. Snow White is put into a deep sleep, and only a kiss from a prince can awaken her.

The original version of Snow White, written by the Brothers Grimm, is also much darker than the Disney version. In the Grimm version, the queen orders a huntsman to kill Snow White and bring back her heart and lungs. The huntsman spares Snow White's life, but he brings back the heart and lungs of a pig instead.

Snow White is not as innocent as she seems. In some versions of the story, she is vain and selfish. She also disobeys her stepmother's orders, which leads to her being poisoned.

Rapunzel

Rapunzel is a fairy tale about a young woman with long, magical hair. Rapunzel is locked in a tower by a wicked witch. A prince hears Rapunzel singing and climbs up her hair to rescue her.

The original version of Rapunzel, written by the Brothers Grimm, is also much darker than the Disney version. In the Grimm version, the witch cuts off Rapunzel's hair and throws her out of the tower. Rapunzel lands in a thorn bush and is blinded.

Rapunzel is not as innocent as she seems. In some versions of the story, she is disobedient and curious. She also falls in love with the prince too quickly, which leads to her downfall.

The Dark Side of Fairy Tales

Fairy tales are often thought of as innocent and lighthearted stories for children. However, many of the classic fairy tales have dark and twisted origins. The stories of Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel are all examples of this.

These dark fairy tales can be seen as a reflection of the harsh realities of life. They teach children about the dangers of vanity, disobedience, and curiosity. They also show that even the most innocent people can be corrupted by evil.

It is important to remember that fairy tales are not just for children. They can also be enjoyed by adults, who can appreciate the darker side of these stories. Fairy tales can be a source of wisdom and insight, and they can help us to understand the human condition.

Dark Fairy Tale Queens: Complete Series: Sinful Cinderella, Sneaky Snow White, Rotten Rapunzel, Bad Beauty (Dark Fairy Tale Queens Series)

by Brian L. Carpenter

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2098 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	901 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	436 pages
Item Weight	:	1.73 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.94 x 9.21 inches

FREE