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DESCRIPTION:\nAre fairy tales really as timeless as they seem? Ever wondered where these magical stories come from\, who they belong to\, and why they’ve stuck with us for centuries? In this talk\, we’ll dive into the fascinating history of European fairy tales—from their roots in oral storytelling to their rise in popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries\, and how they became pop culture icons in the 20th century. Using The Little Mermaid (1837) and selected adaptations as our guide\, we’ll explore how the meaning of these tales has transformed over time and reveal some surprising truths hidden beneath the surface. Come discover how much more there is to your favorite fairy tales than meets the eye!\n\nThis lecture coincides with the theatre production of <a href="https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre-events/the-little-mermaid/">The Little Mermaid</a>\, at the FAC from Nov. 20–Dec. 29\, 2024.\n\nThemed Cocktail: The Drunken Mermaid\n\nLecturer: Chet Lisiecki\, Assistant Professor of German Studies at Colorado College\n\n<a href="https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/event/not-so-happily-ever-after-a-short-history-of-fairy-tales/">Learn more and get tickets</a> only a few tickets remain!\n\nhttps://today.coloradocollege.edu/events/8340
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SUMMARY:FAC Libation Lecture: (not so) Happily Ever After: A Short History of Fairy Tales 
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