"She was the most beautiful creature that he had ever set eyes upon, and she was combing her long hair with a golden comb, the unruffled surface of the lake serving as her mirror. He stood on the brink, gazing fixedly at the maiden, and straightway knew that he loved her." This tale comes to us from Wales, though my copy in particular is in The Welsh Fairy Book, compiled in 1907 by W. Jenkyn Thomas. Summary: The tale follows the story of Gwyn, a young man living with his wido

Many have heard of the fairy tales The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and a handful of others. These fairy tales have made a home for themselves in the mainstream world thanks to the intervention of Disney, who not only made cartoon movies of them but is in the process of creating live-action versions as well. Many of us grew up with these stories, and because of all the recreations, new generations will continue to enjoy them. But how many of y