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Local Libraries Science Books Online Welcome to the online fairy tales page! People have been telling each other fairy tales since ancient times. A very significant literature genre, fairy tales are present in all cultures around the world. In comparison to myths and legends, the time and place of occurrence in fairy tales are not defined. Their characteristics include the appearance of fantastic elements in the form of talking animals, magic, witches and giants, knights and heroes. It wasn't until the 17th century that fairy tales in Europe were written down and preserved for future generations. The first to do research on fairy tales was the indologist Theodor Benfey during the 19th century. Fairy tales in Germany In Germany the term fairy tales is largely associated with the first collection of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Fairy tales in France The first collection of fairy tales in French was Charles Perrault's "Histoires ou Contes du temps passé avec des moralités". Fairy tales in India The Indian fairy tales have a long and varied tradition.

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