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This event is hybrid, participants are welcome to join in person or online. This event will be recorded and available for 1 week post event.

Margaret Rustin will be in discussion with Anjali Grier, chaired by Claire Cripwell, as we explore the enduring cultural and psychological significance of fairy tales in childhood. Whether encountered through oral storytelling, books, picture books, or nowadays perhaps more often seen in animated films, fairy tales have long held a central place in children's lives. Their lasting power lies in their ability to express, through narrative, the unavoidable conflicts and emotional complexities of growing up.

Through close examination of well-known European tales and contrasting material from India's rich tradition of storytelling, this event asks: What role do these stories play in shaping children's imaginative worlds? And why do these vivid portrayals of childhood's hopes and fears remain such a vital resource in nurturing future generations?

Concession tickets are available, for students, BPAS candidates and NHS trainees. Please email [email protected] if you are unsure if you qualify for a concession ticket.

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