Analysis Of Literacy Narrative: The Original Grimm's Fairy Tales
Literacy Narrative
On my 12th birthday I was given one of my favorite books, the original Grimm's Fairy Tales, as a present from my aunt. I have been a big reader as long as I can remember so I was used to getting books as presents. This book was special. It was the first leather bound book I had ever owned, with its gorgeous blue cover and beautiful gold filigree. It felt special before I even opened the cover. Once I dug in and started to read the stories it opened up a whole new world to me. Receiving the original Grimm's Fairy Tales was a significant literacy experience for me because it inspired me to learn about history, to be more creative, and instilled a love of old stories and books. These days most fairy tales are told through a Disney filter of happiness and song. Reading the much darker original Grimm's Fairy …show more content…
I found a new love for old books and the mysteries they hold. The first place I visit in an antique store is the books section. The smell and feel of an old book can transport you to another time and place. Other books from that time, from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll to Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen to Frankenstein by Mary Shelley to 20,000 lieges under the Sea by Jules Verne, have a special magic to them. They have a unique way of allowing you to walk through their worlds with the characters. There is nothing better than curling up with an old book and losing yourself in it. I believe it is important to read stories like the Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Stories like these from another time can inspire many things in us. They can give us a new perspective on the past. They can be used to spark new creative ideas. They can impart a new love of old stories and books. That’s why receiving the original Grimm's Fairy Tales was a significant literacy experience for me and why I decided to give a copy to my
On my 12th birthday I was given one of my favorite books, the original Grimm's Fairy Tales, as a present from my aunt. I have been a big reader as long as I can remember so I was used to getting books as presents. This book was special. It was the first leather bound book I had ever owned, with its gorgeous blue cover and beautiful gold filigree. It felt special before I even opened the cover. Once I dug in and started to read the stories it opened up a whole new world to me. Receiving the original Grimm's Fairy Tales was a significant literacy experience for me because it inspired me to learn about history, to be more creative, and instilled a love of old stories and books. These days most fairy tales are told through a Disney filter of happiness and song. Reading the much darker original Grimm's Fairy …show more content…
I found a new love for old books and the mysteries they hold. The first place I visit in an antique store is the books section. The smell and feel of an old book can transport you to another time and place. Other books from that time, from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll to Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen to Frankenstein by Mary Shelley to 20,000 lieges under the Sea by Jules Verne, have a special magic to them. They have a unique way of allowing you to walk through their worlds with the characters. There is nothing better than curling up with an old book and losing yourself in it. I believe it is important to read stories like the Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Stories like these from another time can inspire many things in us. They can give us a new perspective on the past. They can be used to spark new creative ideas. They can impart a new love of old stories and books. That’s why receiving the original Grimm's Fairy Tales was a significant literacy experience for me and why I decided to give a copy to my