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The Role of Fairytales in the Present Day Traditionally fairytales were intended for an adult audience, and were a way of communicating ideas about the issues of everyday life. It was only a matter of time before the appeal of the violent, magical and just world of fairytales drew children in and fairytales are now undoubtedly essential reading material for any growing youngster. So what is it about these fairytales that both children and adults find so fascinating? Young and old alike take great delight in hearing the story of a fairytale, and fairytales have enjoyed constant popularity. One reason behind fairytales' longevity is their ability to entertain - whether it be through evil wolves, beautiful princesses, enchanted fish or simply ordinary children. There is something about the notion of a fantasy land, with its mysterious woods, enchanted creatures and gingerbread houses, that makes for a lovely story. Children especially, adore...

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