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Jack Zipes on the Sorcerer’s Apprentice
The renowned fairy tale critic Jack Zipes has a new book out on the diverse manifestations of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice motif in folklore and literature, from Lucian and Ovid, through the Grimms, to Harry Potter. There’s a thought-provoking interview with … Continue reading
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Tagged Enlightenment, fairy tale, Frankfurt School, Grimms, Harry Potter, Jack Zipes, Lucian, magic, Ovid, sorcerer's apprentice, wizards
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Witchcraft and Wizardry in Wearside, 4 October 2016
If your in the Wearside area, do go along to this fabulous-looking event on folklore of the region, particularly that of witches and wizards. It’s on Tuesday, 4 October, so not much time left to book–I apologise for the late … Continue reading