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Symbols and Themes in The Secret Garden
… I’m back at my desk sewing up Miss Mary Lennox, and really considering the themes in The Secret Garden. It is so packed-full of symbol, allegory and archetype; the whole story is such a treasure. The...
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Wild Men & Women; Terri Windling
An amazing article by much loved folk artist Terri Windling, about the Wild Man and Wild Woman in fairy tales; She discusses Merlin, Robin Hood, Baba Yaga, The Wolf and other wonderful characters…...
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Once I Was an Eagle; folk songs
The studio playlist had been put on a loop today as I have just heard Laura Marling’s new album “Once I Was an Eagle” and it is just beautiful! Her folk songs are so soulful, and her voice sounds like...
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Amanda Blake
Very much enjoying the beautiful works of Amanda Blake; her themes, colours and textures are whispering to me; “She Looked to the Moon for Answers” by Amanda Blake http://www.amandablakeart.com...
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Writing Old Stories
Some days are made for writing stories, which for me also involves reading some of my old favourites for inspiration and reference. Today I’m creating short stories (or at least starting the process)...
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Rose and The Strawberry Gnomes
“Rose and The Strawberry Gnomes” (An adaptation of a Brother’s Grimm tale “the three little gnomes in the forest”) by Imogen McCarthy September 2013 Dedicated to Kathy Once upon a time, there lived a...
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Merlin The Green Man
“The Green Man” A folk tale by Imogen McCarthy, September 2013 (Inspired by Tove Jansson’s novel “the summer book”) Once upon a time there was a boy called Merlin, and he loved to wear green; he wore a...
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Goblin Market
It has rained all day and all night; I’m wrapped up in my cardigan with a pot of tea and about to being my research into one of my favourite epic poems, “Goblin Market” by Christina Rossetti (sister of...
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Rima Staines & Baba Yaga
Wonderful news! Rima Staines of The Hermitage has had her iconic image of Baba Yaga included in a new book all about the very wise witch; Check it out here along with Rima’s other splendid works; Enjoy...
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Short Film Magic; When the Song Dies
http://aeon.co/film/scottish-folklore-and-superstitions/ “In Scotland, folk songs serve as memories, of places and the dead who once inhabited them. Exploring the theme of change, When the Song Dies...
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