Thanks for such a rich, vibrant essay. It also brought me back to a stellar book in my early childhood, one with which I’ve always felt a powerful, mysterious connection.
In all of the craziness, I almost forgot to finish reading this post. But I'm so glad I came back to it. I love how you wove this together. And I love the idea that children immediately get to the heart of the story while adults experience the top layer and sometimes never get there. I mean...that's why I call my newsletter AT THE KID TABLE -- a reminder to read and play like a child. Thanks for this inspo today!
“The filmic effect makes you feel like you’re watching the story rather than reading it.” - Yes! Loved this analysis. And I agree, folk and fairy tales are haunting in ways you just can’t compare to other stories.
Thanks for such a rich, vibrant essay. It also brought me back to a stellar book in my early childhood, one with which I’ve always felt a powerful, mysterious connection.
In all of the craziness, I almost forgot to finish reading this post. But I'm so glad I came back to it. I love how you wove this together. And I love the idea that children immediately get to the heart of the story while adults experience the top layer and sometimes never get there. I mean...that's why I call my newsletter AT THE KID TABLE -- a reminder to read and play like a child. Thanks for this inspo today!
“The filmic effect makes you feel like you’re watching the story rather than reading it.” - Yes! Loved this analysis. And I agree, folk and fairy tales are haunting in ways you just can’t compare to other stories.
Thanks! And, yes, they are. I love that about them. 🧡
An essay on a genius, by one of my favorite geniuses. Perfection, as always.
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