Considerações sobre o conto de fadas e o ensino de literatura.

Abstract

the literature related to fantasy and supernatural is becoming more popular nowadays. There are manypublications that involve the theme. In this trail, many fairy tales have been edited lately. Some contemporary authors took advantage of fairy tales as a way to reread the contemporary world, without losing the essence of this genre. Concerning what was told above, we believe that the school, as a formative element, cannot fail to deal with this type of literature, which inhabits the imagination of children, young people and even adults. Considering these facts, this article was written in order to draw some considerations about the fairy tale, from its origin, based on oral tradition, to the contemporary, showing the importance of reading in the school environment.