Rethinking the Glass Slipper
- By Tracy Morris
- Published 04/1/2008
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For generations of girls, the fabled glass slippers of the Cinderella story have captured the imagination. Only something so delicate, so unyielding and so spectacular could possibly add a touch of magic to the story.
Yet scholars have often pooh poohed the glass slipper as an accident of language. It's a well-known fact that the Cinderella that we know is based on the Charles Perrault fable that was penned in 1697. In Perrault's tale, Cinderella's slipper is made of fur (vair), which was later mis-translated to glass (verre) in the English versions.
But a recent find in Italy may call that assumption into question.
Yet scholars have often pooh poohed the glass slipper as an accident of language. It's a well-known fact that the Cinderella that we know is based on the Charles Perrault fable that was penned in 1697. In Perrault's tale, Cinderella's slipper is made of fur (vair), which was later mis-translated to glass (verre) in the English versions.
But a recent find in Italy may call that assumption into question.
Livejournal Announces New Policy: Electric Shocks to Be Administered to All Non-Ad-Viewing Users
- By Melissa Wilson
- Published 04/1/2008
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Breaking news, folks. They're at it again ...
Firefox News Exclusive: Information (and Pics!) About the Harry Potter Anime
- By Gretchen Lee
- Published 04/1/2008
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In an exciting move to promote their ongoing Harry Potter anime project, Studio YHBT released two new sketches, setting the fandom abuzz with speculation...
Fiction -- Attachment
- By Kara Jackson
- Published 04/1/2008
- AFD , Original Fiction
- Unrated
As a surgeon, I've seen some pretty terrible sights come into my operating theatre. That poor man and his skydiving accident. His poorer fiancée shortly thereafter.
Review: House--"A Little Bit"
- By Mara Greengrass
- Published 04/1/2008
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I've been hoping for Stephen Fry to guest star
on House ever since the show began,
and now my fondest wish has come true...
Original Star Trek Returning to the Small Screen
- By Leva Cygnet
- Published 04/1/2008
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In a surprise announcement today, the long-defunct Desilu Studios and Paramount announced they were teaming with animation Studio YHBT to renew the original Star Trek series for the 2008/2009 television season after a 39 year hiatus. Trekkies worldwide can now rejoice at the prospect of new episodes of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy on the small screen.
Review: Smallville -- "Janus"
- By Marianne Edison
- Published 04/1/2008
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The mirror's not the only one with two faces...
Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes to Remake Ed Wood “Classic”
- By Peter Gutiérrez
- Published 04/1/2008
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Variety’s “Insider Express” reports that the self-proclaimed hit maker will next turn his sights to 1959’s Plan 9 From Outer Space, updating the milestone film for a new generation but promising to “honor the original’s spirit…”
This Just In: "Beast"ly Comic?
- By Melissa Wilson
- Published 04/1/2008
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An '80s cult classic is getting a comic makeover ...
Doctor Who News -- Massive Season 4 Spoiler
- By Alasdair Stuart
- Published 04/1/2008
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Someone is coming back to the TARDIS. And it's not who you think...

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