a story about magical or mythological creatures, such as fairies, elves, goblins, trolls, orcs, unicorns, wizards, dragons, etc., usually composed for the amusement of children; called also a fairy story.
a false story intended to deceive or mislead, especially one involving unlikely events or situations; called also a fairy story.
n.: A horror story to prepare children for the newspapers.
A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and romance, usually intended to entertain and instruct children. Like myths, however, fairy tales have covert psychological meanings embedded in their symbolism. See Bruno Bettelheim, The Uses of Enchantment (1976).
a folk story about real-life problems usually with imaginary characters and magical event.
A story (as for children) involving fantastic forces and beings. (such as fairies, wizards, and goblins)
a story about fairies; told to amuse children
an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse
a fanciful tale usually told to children that includes some element of magic and focuses on good winning over evil
a fantastic story, usualy intended for children, which is set in an extaordinary time and place were amazing things can happen
a fictional story about whatever the writer feels like writing about, usually fro childrens entertainment
a horror story to prepare children for the newspapers A faith worse than death, to be cut off from the world of email
a made up tale of legendary lands and creatures, made mainly for children
a story, either told to children or as if told to children, concerning the adventures of myth ical characters such as fairies , goblin s, elves , troll s, giants , and others
a story, either told to children or as if told to children, concerning the adventures of mythical characters such as fairies , goblins , elves , trolls , giants , and others
a story of marvels and magic, generally intended for children to teach them a lesson of morality
a story of marvels and magic, often including stock characters such as the fairy, the ogre, a Prince Charming, a persecuted heroine, and the abandoned baby
a story that deals with mischievous spirits and other supernatural
a story usually told to children concerning
a story where one king goes to another king to borrow a cup of sugar
a story with supernatural elements
a subtle story about Ayn Rand which doesn't make any references to her at all
a tale told in a morbid age to the only remaining sane person, a child
a traditional story written for children which usually involves imaginary creatures and magic (Cambridge International Dictionary)
A story written for, or told to, children. The story often includes elements of magic and magical folk such as fairies, elves, or goblins. See Folktale, Traditional narrative
Like a folktale in form, but told specifically for children and involves more literary elements.
Story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children.
A story that was once an oral folktale, but that has at some point in its history been written down and printed as a published text.
A fairy tale is a story featuring folkloric characters such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, giants, talking animals and others. These stories often involve royalty, and modern versions usually have a happy ending. In cultures where demons and witches are perceived as real, fairy tales may merge into legendary narratives, where the context is perceived by teller and hearers as having historical actuality.
Fairy tale is an album by Malaysian singer Guang Liang released in January, 2005 .
