A fairy tale is a short, folkloric story typically featuring mythological, fantasy and magical elements as well as including allegorical morals and conventions.
HISTORY OF FAIRY TALES
Fairy tales have existed for thousands of years. They have evolved from centuries of old stories that have appeared with variation in multiple cultures around the world. The intended audience for fairy tales was originally adults, then eventually children. The Grimm brothers were one of the first fairy tale collectors and preservers in Germany, their first collection was called 'Childrens household tales.' Roots of the genre came from different oral stories passed down in European cultures.
Fairy tales have existed for thousands of years. They have evolved from centuries of old stories that have appeared with variation in multiple cultures around the world. The intended audience for fairy tales was originally adults, then eventually children. The Grimm brothers were one of the first fairy tale collectors and preservers in Germany, their first collection was called 'Childrens household tales.' Roots of the genre came from different oral stories passed down in European cultures.