Non-departmental 101 - The Struggle between Good and Evil:Fairy Tales in Literature and Music

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Sewanee-The University of the South

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Description:

This interdisciplinary study of the struggle between good and evil in the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and others examines such works as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and The Magic Flute and their reincarnations in the music of Disney, Rossini, Humperdinck and Mozart. Along with the discussion of the prevalence of such motifs as dark woods, evil stepmothers, jealous queens and supernatural figures in the fairy tales, students have the opportunity to view Walt Disney's film versions and to travel to a musical performance. (Credit, full course.) Davidheiser, Shrader

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sewanee.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 598-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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