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RE: Another version of Little Red Riding Hood (Eng/Esp)

in Hive Book Club4 days ago

Note that I'd never stopped to think about the differences between the versions of Little Red Riding Hood. I find what you say about the girls' ages and how the details of the story change to suit a younger or older audience incredibly interesting. It's incredible how such a well-known tale can have such significant variations, especially in the ending, which is where you really see the difference between a happy ending and a darker, more moralistic one. A very good analysis, indeed.

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Greetings. Thank you for your comment. Indeed, there are many versions of Little Red Riding Hood, starting with the tale published by Charles Perrault in 1697. He adapted a very old oral tale that had, in addition to blood, obvious sexual connotations. The Brothers Grimm later produced a version aimed at children in 1812, which has served as the basis for other, more sugary versions. It is one of the most famous examples of oral stories transformed into children's literature.