“I have claimed that Escape is one of the main functions of fairy-stories, and since I do not disapprove of them, it is plain that I do not accept the tone of scorn or pity with which 'Escape' is now so often used. Why should a man be scorned if, finding himself in prison, he tries to get out and go home? Or if he cannot do so, he thinks and talks about other topics than jailers and prison-walls?”
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Ask Garry Shaw about Ancient Egypt
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On 22nd April, I'll be hosting a Q&A about ancient Egypt to celebrate the launch of my new book The Egyptian Myths. If you have any questions that you ...more
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