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Simple, luminous, and strange, fairy tales evolved as instructions on how the world worked. Magic wishes, tricks, or trials with surprising outcomes represented a moral and social order, and uncovered the hidden rules of life. Old fairy tales are increasingly retold—on Broadway, in the movies, and by ourselves. The stories are rich, and they continue to evolve and to add luster to writing. Each week, use a traditional tale as a jumping-off point to develop your own version, starting with some familiar elements: the journey, the ordeal, and three wishes.
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