Abstract:
Fairy tales have been a part of human culture for centuries, and their influence on literature and popular culture cannot be overstated. They offer a window into the values, beliefs, and fears of different societies throughout history. The present study attempts to uncover the enduring significance of fairy tales in society as well as their impact on the fantasy genre, as it
happens in The Book of Lost Things (2006) by the Irish author John Connolly as an example while also discussing both their darkest and most subversive features in modern retellings....
