The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales Edited by Maria Tatar Norton, 445 pages, $35 Once upon a time, they were the stories that were read to us, and perhaps we have kept them alive to read to new audie… ...

The horror author's reimagined version of Hansel and Gretel features previously unpublished illustrations by the late Maurice ...

Disney's best movies are often based on beloved fairy tales, and while it has made a lot, there are many more that still haven't been adapted.

In each of her unique interpretations, Carter subverts traditional gender roles and upend classic fairy tale tropes to create fresh narratives for a contemporary audience. In doing so, she not ...

As in his lauded novel “The Hours,” Michael Cunningham borrows plots — this time from classic fairy tales and a horror story — to refresh them for readers in “A Wild Swan and Other Tales.” ...

Some of the most magical series are inspired by classic fairy tales, from Merlin to Beauty and the Beast.

An episode of NBC’s primetime drama “Grimm” is as far from a bedtime story as its inspiration; just like in the classic, harrowing tales from the Brothers Grimm, bloody bodies rat… ...

More than 40% of young people believe that classic fairy tales are inappropriate for children, and as many as 90% of young Brits think they are old-fashioned and outdated.

The BBC reports that half of 2,000 parents surveyed thought classic fairy tales were too scary for preschoolers. After all, they don’t call ‘em Grimm for nothing.

Classic fairy tales can be turned into horrifying films with dark twists, like in Deadtime Stories and Wishmaster. Grief, obsession, and vanity are explored in the deeply disturbing Tale of Tales ...