Fairy Tales are meant for kids or for adults

 hello,

I keep studying Fairy Tales because the subject enchants me - pun intended. 

Like many kids, I grew up with sugar-coated Disney versions that have been systematically corrupted and modernized. It's like searching 'fairy tale p*rn' on Google.

So, I went deeper trying to understand what are Fairy Tales and how did we get where we are today.

Were fairy tales originally for kids?

No, many of the classic fairy tales were not originally intended for children. The original versions of these stories were often written for adult audiences and were not meant to be child-friendly or lighthearted tales. 

They often contained darker themes such as violence, and moral lessons meant for older readers.

Fairy tales have a long history and were passed down through oral storytelling before being written down and collected by various authors. They served different purposes throughout history, including entertainment, cultural preservation, and moral instruction. Some of the earliest versions of fairy tales were told to adults around the fireplace, and they often contained elements that were not suitable for children.

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The lovely Victorian era

It was only in the 19th century, during the Victorian era, that fairy tales started to be adapted and edited for children. Authors like the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen played a significant role in popularizing fairy tales for children. They published collections that were somewhat more suitable for young readers, although still retaining some darker elements.

As fairy tales became more widely accepted as children's literature, subsequent generations of authors and editors continued to simplify and sugarcoat the stories to make them even more child-friendly. 

Many of the fairy tales we know today have undergone significant changes and adaptations over the years to cater to a younger audience.

How many of these tales have an erotic tendency?

The original versions of classic fairy tales generally did not have an erotic tendency. Most of these stories were intended for general audiences and did not include explicit or erotic content. Instead, they often focused on moral lessons, cultural values, and elements of fantasy, magic, and adventure.

common elements often are:

• the journey of self-discovery, 
• innate desire for change and growth, 
• unconscious desires, fears, and conflicts 
• transition from innocence to experience 

Many, if not all of the above, can easily explore themes of sexuality and vulnerability.

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However, over time, various retellings, adaptations, and modern interpretations of fairy tales have explored more mature themes, including elements of romance and sensuality. Some authors have taken creative liberties to create adult-oriented versions of fairy tales with erotic undertones or explicit content. These adaptations are often targeted at adult readers who enjoy exploring familiar stories in a more mature and sensual context.

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It's essential to differentiate between the original, traditional fairy tales and contemporary adaptations that may incorporate erotic elements. 

The classic versions of these fairy tales were primarily meant for general audiences, which may include children and did not contain explicit content. Any erotic tendencies in modern adaptations are a result of creative reinterpretations by individual authors or artists and are not inherent to the original tales.

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Can we find an explanation as to why fairy tales gained erotic nuances? 

is it a cultural need?

The emergence of fairy tales with erotic nuances is a result of various factors, including 

• changes in cultural norms, 
• the evolution of literature,  
• the desire for reinterpretation and exploration of familiar stories in different contexts. 

Here are some possible reasons why fairy tales have gained erotic elements:

Adult Interpretations: As literature evolves, authors and artists seek to reinterpret and adapt classic stories to cater to adult audiences. Fairy tales are well-known and beloved, making them a popular choice for creative reinterpretation with mature themes, including romance and sensuality.

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Exploration of Taboos: Fairy tales often deal with themes such as love, desire, and transformation, which can intersect with adult themes and taboos. Authors may use these tales as a platform to explore deeper emotions, including romantic and erotic aspects that were not explicitly present in the original versions.

Appeal to Older Audiences: By adding erotic elements, authors can attract adult readers who enjoy exploring stories with more complex and sensual themes. It allows for a fresh perspective on the familiar tales, appealing to those seeking a more mature reading experience.

Artistic Freedom: Contemporary authors and artists have the creative freedom to reinterpret classic stories in various ways. Some may choose to incorporate erotic elements to challenge traditional narratives or to present a different view of familiar characters and relationships.

Cultural Shifts: As cultural attitudes toward sexuality and sensuality evolve, literature also reflects these changes. Modern audiences may be more open to exploring stories that address themes of desire and romance.

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It's important to note that any erotic tendencies in contemporary adaptations are a result of creative reinterpretations and the freedom that authors and artists have to explore these themes in their work.

In essence, by understanding the psychological underpinnings of these stories, we gain a deeper appreciation for their enduring appeal and the profound influence they have on our lives.

So, what do you think?

Check out the other posts on this subject:

unlocking the power of Fairy Tales - psychological approach

Fairy Tales secrets you need to know

Fairy tales for kids or for adults

Leave me your thoughts below!

M.

Carnival row & the last man I could be prevailed on to marry

Did you know CARNIVAL ROW hides a sweet romance?

I didn't!

Hi, everything ok?...
A few months ago I signed up to Amazon Prime Video and since then I have been watching the titles available here in Brazil valiantly because my house is a Netflix place, which means that no one liked Amazon. Besides me, of course. 
When I chose Amazon Video I was searching for a specific title that wasn't available, but I did find gems like Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Good Omens and Agatha Christie's  Witness for the prosecution wept again (as I always do watching the 1st) with Mary Poppins returns, watch again and again Seinfeld , developed an addiction on The Office and... got stuck with Carnival Row. I tend to do it.

found this poster on tumblr, probably a fanart; but soooo nice becuase it kinda explains the plot and hints the male leader secret. 

Every now and then I get stuck on a show. Sometimes it is because it isn't as good as I expected, other I disliked altogether, this one had several little issues. The mix of high urban fantasy steampunk noir detective mystery - later on I'll talk more about this - got me half-bored because... 

- it's too dark (not the subject, the colors);

- it's a mad distopia;

- it has several species of humanoid creatures;

- it begins pretty slow;

- it opens with a war.

But, well, let's do it.
I forced myself to watch the 8 1h+ parts.

CARNIVAL ROW

Let me tell you that as much as I enjoy the Victorian era, I'm always researching and writing about it, not everything seduces me. Carnival row has beautiful sets and wardrobe from around 1855/80, the Burrow and the Row are incredible, Orlando Bloom is frequently in his birthday suit, but... war? Nah, not my cup of tea.

Anyway, the show is set in London, called The Burgue, capital of the country with the same name, and there humans have to live with refugees from past and present wars. Different species like fairies, fauns, centaurs, trolls, etc. and the humans hate them. These creatures are discriminates, work in lesser jobs even though in their countries they were MDs, librarians, scholars. In the Burgue they are maids, servants, butchers, sex workers. Housekeeper or butler are the best one could get.

They live and build the underworld, a trenchtown, slum called Carnival Row. As soon as this is explained I though: Assim q explica isso eu pensei: oh shit, a political show against Trump... I'm not American, we have our own blig problems here in Brazil, I don't need this!

BUT...
Be aware this contains tons of spoilers, can't do it for less.
It's way deeper than current US politics, thanks God. I hate when I'm fooled all along a movie or show and in the last moment I'm told it was a statement of nay kind. I'd rather be told from the first minute and decide if I do or do not go through it. 

Carnival Row is all about immigration.

But with no particular political view because no one is worth is dime. Might as well be called Brasília Row because here in Brasil, the politicians are all fucked up.
Well, the lead characters are Philo (Orlando Bloom), ex- war soldier and Vignette (Cara Delavine), a fairy newly arrived at the Burgue. 

His boss wants him to find the assassin to put an end to the riots poor people's area O chefe dele quer que ele ache logo onculpado para parar com os tumultos na favela, mesmo que mais fadas morram; são uma espécie nojenta mesmo.
Two or three chapters are spent on flash back telling of the leading couple's love story during war time, including a very cool hot scene. Fairies express pleasure on their wings, flapping and changing color. The detail of him lovingly touching her wing during sex is very sensual.
All this distracted me from a very interesting romance going on:

A faun and a rich girl of the Ton

See the dilemma?

The dude is half goat! How about that!

She is a princess of society, lives in a town house in é Finister Crossing, their Mayfair.

Yep...

Before you, as I did, connect this plot to his skin color, allow me to show you white skinned fauns. There are many other colors, many fauns roam around. The show doesn't focus on racism or prejudice for color, but race. Forgive me if I seem to confuse the issue, but in Carnival row they are a different species, not human but humanoids, get it?

Back to the cute little couple ...

As soon as their plot was presented, I guessed there was going to be a romance there. Beauty and the beast, The taming of the shrew, P&P, so many examples we love. But, like her, I thought her appearance a little revolting. Strong word, I know, but I imagined myself touching twisted horns, would it feel cold? Warm? Smooth? What about his fur? His brooding and scarce words weren't very inviting either...
Then, drop by drop they give us clues, very small drops, very slowly allowing us to meet the characters and warm to their romance. Meanwhile, the main characters struggle with the murders and the side plot that'll mix everything together.

And I did not see EMMA & Mr. KNIGHTLEY !

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imagine with me this delicious fanfic : Emma is bankrupt, almost in poverty she needs a way to maintain her majesty and influence in society. Then comes a new neighbor in Highbury: a rich gentleman, very distinct, Mr Knightley, who is an ex-convict. 
From the begining they fail to see face to face. She considers it an absurd to have such a person in the neighbohood, a risk, a danger! He is outraged with the animosity. But he is rich and she needs his money and he needs the social welcoming, so... they form a deal in which he pays for her company, errr... socially.

Do you think this will evolve to marriage?

Why not?!?!?

Now imagine Knightley with hooves and horns! 

That's it!!!

Damn, I was so surprised by the cool manner this romance was handled! Little by little!... Lots of sources in the internet compair it to Austen... ha!
The girl, Imogen, tries her best to humiliate Mr. Agreus. Turns her face away in public and he, in return, leaves her drenched in an elegant park during a storm!
We can almost hear her utter in all Lizzy Bennet intonation:

he is the last man I could be prevailed on to befriend!

Then she takes to spying on him through her window everyday, invites him to tea only to make him use the servants' door. It actually takes a lot of work to do so, she has to come up with a fake renovation of the house, this and that, and they end up in a huge fight. 

But being in her house he notices the pitiful state she lives with her brother and decides to use his money to buy what his rich life misses and in return, he has the chance to break her down. The rich snob of a beauty with a sharp tongue was up for a challenge! She accepts the deal in behalf of her brother. 

She then proceeds in presenting him to her rich friends offering an afternoon tea in which he is the guest of honor. The rich folks treat him as a servant, he responds with clever haughtiness, she starts to see something else on him. 

For their first outing, he sends her a dazzling new outfit. During the auction, e buys a very expensive painting only because her snob friend wanted it for himself. 

Her brother is outraged, forbids the friendship, she fears loosing the admiral monster only she knows for real and... They click!

Even with a hot scene!

I had to lighten the pic to see his legs...

Damn!!!

Even in the lightened pic, his faun legs are not so clear...

from WIKI: The goat man, more commonly affiliated with the Satyrs of Greek mythology than the fauns of Roman, are bipedal creatures with the legs of a goat and the head, torso, and arms of a man, and are often depicted with goat's horns and pointed ears. These creatures borrowed their appearance from the satyrs, who in turn borrowed their appearance from the god Pan of the Greek pantheon. They were symbols of peace and fertility.

The romance of main characters, Philo & Vignette, is a complicated hate; he is an ass, she is feisty. The other romance starts out of nowhere promissing to be quite good but the political adversaries turn it to vinegar too soon. The faun and the princess are, by far, the best couple.

Internet has thousands of gifs and videos of Imogen & Agreus.

And the actors...

how cute are David Gyasi and Tamzin Merchant?

I guess it is worth it to watch Carnival Row, but I can't recommend very enthusiastically. It's oh-so-very-dark! And yes, it did adjust the image both on my TV and my phone. 

The Tumblr 'thenightling' tried to list all the many aspects of the show:
 1. High fantasy:  It seems to take place in our world, but in truth it is set in a similar place, very alike Victorian era - around 1880s - but in this paralel world they are only in the VII century.
 2. Urban fantasy: For its supernatural creatures living in the city with modern living, very sophisticated style of Victorian times. Amongst humans there are fauns, fairies, kobolds, werewolves, witches and the Darkasher.
 3. Steam Punk: or Victorian science fiction with many machines, zeppelins (icreated in our 1900) and all else. Much can be seen on the war episodes.
 4. Noir detectives / Crime drama: the mystery behind it all, kinf of  a magical  Jack the ripper centerd on Philo with the atmosphere of a 1930s movie.
 5. Romance boddice ripper: Imogen e Agreus !!!
 6. Gothic horror: It is so dark with luxurious settings of a very gothic feel to it. Prophecies, witchcraft & dark magic, Franksteinish monsters, mutilation, dirty streets, danger and mystery.
 7. Documentary of war times: Quite beautiful war sequences, the horrors of battle and the aftermath, human misery - as well as of the other species.

 So...

Are you excited to watch it?

How about now?
I bet it offers a good push!

Hve you watched it?
Let's talk about it!

As for Victorian era, I do have a cute romance to offer:

ALL THOSE DUKES

See ya!

obs.: all images come from tumblr, except os gifs from decider

It's the NEW YEAR and I believe in magic!

Welcome 2018!!!

It's the New Year, just another day for some but I do believe in magic and magical beginnings. You know, that silly thing about evening every account at midnight December 31st and starting over January 1st 0:00hs.

After the very difficult year, this belief is something I've been cherishing for the last month.

I have big plans for 2018, big JAFFs and Historical Romances, lots of ideas swimming in my head.

*Friendship of a Special Kind* will finally get its reviewed version with 3 brand new scenes (at least one hot), and here on the blog there will be much more from 9 ways to live Pride and Prejudiciously (am now working on another reality-like dream for Bertha).

Another year, heart full of hope, let's go friends!

Happy New year, y'all!

Bite my belly

hello,

so, after a long time away from my blog, I'm commiting myself to post at least once a day for a month. There's this VEDA thing, so I'll try a PEDA. Ha!

Let me not start on that, I'll have plenty of posts to mumble. 
Now I'd like to talk about Beauty and the Beast and its brouhaha.

First, I feel a bit awkward about posting my view on the Disney revamp because coincidentally I just released a book in Portuguese inspired by the old tale. It's a big project for me, kinda of a challenge I gave myself to write 6 romances frugally inspired by fairy tales - Beauty and the beast, Cinderella, Little mermaid, Little red riding hood, Snow white and Sleeping beauty. Although Cinderella was written before the others, Beauty and the beast start the series. I talked about the release dates with several literature friends and was convinced it was not 'ugly' to let my book out near the very famous movie. Still I feel awkward.

Anyway, I watched the movie this week and thought it a bit frustrating... It's a revamp! I read about it, why did it frustrate me to watch the same scenes from the cartoon? Can't say... Guess I expected a lot more, dazzling CGI, enchantment as in Cinderella, a compelling story line as in the 2014 movie, don't know.

But oh, how beautiful it is! The Beast's castle is breathtaking. I loved it! Gaton's tavern (I know it's not his, but it his big scene) is as cool as the one at DisneyWorld.

And we arrived at the belly bite... Oh, how much brouhaha about LeFou... Kudos to Disney for at least acknowledging there are gay people in the world but was it necessary to make a show out of it? Interviews, discussions, etc, etc... And he was the silly one enfatuated by someone who dispises him - I understood they had a romantic liaison like Gaston was the ultimate fuck boy. Couldn't LeFou be gay and have a healthy relationship?

Fuck boy bit his belly... Huh! :/

My friends said that if I told anyone what I really thought about the movie, they'd do horrible things to me (can't exactly remember what I was threatened with) but, in short, I liked Cinderella best.

See ya.

Hard working

Hello,
just realized it's been ages since my last post here, athough I've been very busy.

I'm working hard to make 2017 good enough to wash away 2016 shitty business and that consumes time.

I started the year releasing the revised and extended versions of  LOVE IN THREE ACTS.

Then my first series (in Portuguese) PRINCESAS POSSÍVEIS - something like Possible Princesses as in relgular women who could, for a magical moment, be compared to fairy tale princesses.

Aside from that, there are other projects, new ideas, family, etc...

Will try to be better here, promisse.

M.

The bloody chamber

hello,
it seems that, for me,  2014 will rock!

Work and Darcy-related events... Yay!

Let's face it with an open spirit and courage. May the lion come!

Ah, btw, Today's 40th page is all about facing the lion... Mmm... love it!

The Bloody Chamber: And Other Stories

Angela Carter

The Courtship of Mr Lyon

page 40

"Time for another whisky as he tried, unsuccessfully, to call Beauty and tell her he would be late; but the lines were still down, although, miraculously, the storm had cleared as the moon rose and now a glance between the velvet curtains revealed a landscape as of ivory with an inlay of silver. Then the spaniel appeared again, with his hat in her careful mouth, prettily wagging her tail, as if to tell him it was time to be gone, that this magical hospitality was over.

As the door swung to behind him, he saw the lion's eyes were made of agate.

Great wreaths of snow now precariously curded the rose trees and, when he brushed against a stem on his way to the gate, a chill armful softly thudded to the ground to reveal, as if miraculously preserved beneath it, one last, single, perfect rose that might have been the last rose left living in all the white winter, and of so intense and yet delicate a fragrance it seemed to ring like a dulcimer on the frozen air.

How could his host, so mysterious, so kind, deny Beauty her present?

Not now distant but close at hand, close as that mahogany front door, rose a mighty, furious roaring; the garden seemed to hold its breath in apprehension. But still, because he loved his daughter, Beauty's father stole the rose.

At that, every window of the house blazed with furious light and a fugal baying, as of a pride of lions, introduced his host.

There is always a dignity about great bulk, an assertiveness, a quality of being more there than most of us are. The being who now confronted Beauty's father seemed to him, in his confusion, vaster than the house he owned, ponderous yet swift, and the moonlight glittered on his great, mazy head of hair, on the eyes green as agate, on the golden hairs of the great paws that grasped his shoulders so that their claws pierced the sheepskin as he shook him like an angry child shakes a doll.

This leonine apparition shook Beauty's father until his teeth rattled and then dropped him sprawling on his knees while the spaniel, darting from the open door, danced round them, yapping distractedly, like a lady at whose dinner party blows have been exchanged.

'My good fellow--' stammered Beauty's father; but the only response was a renewed roar.

'Good fellow? I am no good fellow! I am the Beast, and you must call me Beast, while I call you, Thief!'

'Forgive me for robbing your garden, Beast!'

Head of a lion; mane and mighty paws of a lion; he reared on his hind legs like an angry lion yet wore a smoking jacket of dull red brocade and was the owner of that lovely house and the low hills that cupped it.

'It was for my daughter,' said Beauty's father.' All she wanted, in the whole world, was one white, perfect rose.'

The Beast rudely snatched the photograph her father drew from his wallet and inspected it, first brusquely, then with a strange kind of wonder, almost the dawning of surmise. The camera had captured a certain look she had, sometimes, of absolute sweetness and absolute gravity, as if her eyes might pierce appearances and see your soul. When he handed the picture back, the Beast took good care not to scratch the surface with his claws.

'Take her the rose, then, but bring her to dinner,' he growled; and what else was there to be done?"

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Oh, dear... what could he do besides submit his lovely daughter to the mercy of Beast?...

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