Cinderella
Why is Cinderella such a universal story?
Popularly known through the1950 Disney film of the same name, Cinderella has become a childhood classic all over the world. But different versions of her story can be traced all the way from Asia to Africa and beyond. These variants provide a snapshot of the history and cultures from which they emerge, providing clues to the tale鈥檚 longevity. In this episode Sandra Kanthal asks: Why is Cinderella such a popular story to tell.
Guests:
Gessica Martini 鈥� PhD Student, Durham University
Juwen Zhang 鈥� Professor of Chinese, Willamette University
Rym Tina Ghazal 鈥� Author and Journalist
Ousseina Alidou 鈥� Professor of African Languages and Literatures, Rutgers University
Dee Dee Chainey 鈥� Author and Co-founder of Folklore Thursday
Editor: Richard Knight
Producer: Tural Ahmedzade
Photo: Cinderella About to Try on the Glass Slipper by Richard Redgrave
Credit: Historical Picture Archive/Corbis via Getty Images
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