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Tales of Magic

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2004 Tales of Magic. EastwestDVD video. Five classic tales identified by country. $10 from Susan Carlough, Easton, PA, through Ebay, June, '10.

Primitive colored cartoons from Russia, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Italy, besides GA from Greece. The dvd dives right into the first story without introductory material like a T of C. This extended version of GA offers some different elements not usually found in the classic fable. the fun-loving grasshopper in spring makes a violin and plays with a whole orchestra of insects, while animals love his frequent dance parties. During one of their parties, ants make noise by working. The grasshopper and other animals mock them this time and often in the future. The grasshopper's sister feels sorry for the ants and invites one into the party. The grasshopper makes fun of the ant and trips him. As the weather turns, other animals leave the grasshopper's party to prepare for winter. The grasshopper never does any chores. When he runs out of food and shelter in winter, the grasshopper carries his sister and his violin. When they come upon the ants' home, he trusts that the ants will take them in. His sister says "They won't help us now." Soon the grasshopper realizes "I deserve to be left out." The two walk away from the ant home without even knocking on the door, and the ant is never even aware of their plight. The two grasshoppers spend the winter cold and hungry.

Source

$10 from Susan Carlough, Easton, PA, through Ebay, June, '10.

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Carlson Fable Collection

Citation

“Tales of Magic,” Creighton University Libraries: Archives & Special Collections, accessed December 16, 2024, https://creightonarchives.omeka.net/items/show/624.

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