About this episode
Mark Norman discusses fairy imagery with illustrator Tamsin Rosewell, exploring its representation in art and culture.
Folklorist and author Mark Norman, the creator of The Folklore Podcast, looks at the imagery of the fairy, in conversation with illustrator and folklore enthusiast Tamsin Rosewell. As well as chatting with Tamsin about her past, and her interest in folklore and the fairy world more generally, the episode takes a close look at the fairy in art, literature and culture. We also want your views! What are your early memories of fairy images? How do you think the fairy will change over time? Please fill out our micro survey which will inform a future episode on this subject. You will find a short form on this link: https://forms.gle/RQ2C8KiX5XDpDAfz5 Thank you for giving us your views. To support The Folklore Podcast and get extra exclusive content, please join our Patreon page. You can subscribe as a free member for some content, explore the site, and choose a paid tier if you want to see and hear more. Please visit: https://www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast
People in this episode
Host: Mark Norman
Guest: Tamsin Rosewell
Topics covered
- fairy imagery
- folklore
- art
- literature
- cultural change
Keywords
- fairy
- imagery
- folklore
- art
- literature
- cultural change
- Tamsin Rosewell
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