
Fairy Tales Study Day – Angela Carter
Year 12A journey into the dark fairy tale world of Angela Carter with inspiring talks, creative workshops and a chance to view the archive.
About Fairy Tales Study Day – Angela Carter

Join us on a journey into the dark fairy tale world of Angela Carter. Students will have the opportunity to explore the concepts of fairy tale in an inspiring and dynamic session led by scholar and fairy tale afficionado Michelle Anya Anjirbag, and to explore the roots of fairy tale and archetypes in an oral storytelling workshop. In the afternoon, students will have the opportunity to view the stunning Angela Carter collection, hear a talk from Library curators, and respond creatively to our Angela Carter archive.
- Group size: Maximum 30 students per school
- Session times: 10:30 – 15:00
Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
Michelle Anya Anjirbag is a scholar, writer, and editor.
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Michelle specialises in researching adaptation, fairy tales and folklore, Disney, magical libraries, the intersection of literature, media, and culture, representations of gender and age, and cross-period approaches to narrative transmission across cultures and societies.
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