The art and mystery behind what makes fairy tales so popular will be explored at a conference entitled After Grimm: Fairy tales and the art of storytelling.
Held at Kingston University’s Penrhyn Road campus from Thursday, September 6, to Saturday, September 8, the conference will mark the fact 2012 is the bicentenary year of the first published volume of children’s tales by the brothers Grimm.
People will be able to discuss the way Grimm’s fairytales have grown in popularity across the globe and the way the fairytale franchise looked likely to develop in future.
Confirmed speakers include Donald Haase, Neil Philip and Marina Warner.
Tickets cost £210, concessions £110, for details visit aftergrimm.eventbrite.com.
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