Most children (and adults) love fairy-tales. Oftentimes they follow a simple structure, which makes them easy to remember and repeat. Almost as long as there have been fairy-tales, we’ve had retellings. Cinderella alone has a dozen different versions all over Europe, and Hans Christian Andersen has written some of the most beautiful retellings, such as “The Wild Swans” (Original: The Six Swans). The simplistic elements of fairy-tales are the perfect mould for bigger stories, wider themes, and current issues. They can be easily adapted to transport new ideas. Keeping with Hans Christian Andersen for example: almost all his tales are deeply religious (the little mermaid becomes an air spirit that…