The lecture is dedicated to the works of Giambattista Basile and his influence on the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. Attendees will learn how myths and reality intertwine in fairy tales and how social and political aspects affect the perception of well-known stories. Familiar fairy tales from childhood carry deep social and philosophical subtexts. In the lecture by Andrey Drozdov, listeners will discover interesting facts about the works of famous European fairy tale writers. Giambattista Basile became a pioneer of the fairy tale genre, collecting folk folklore and laying it as the foundation for his famous collection "The Tale of Tales." Notably, these works initially faced criticism, but over time became an integral part of the Baroque culture and influenced future generations of writers. Among those who adopted Basile's approach are the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. Lecturer Andrey Drozdov will talk about archetypes and how male and female images are reflected in fairy tales. Guests of the lecture will also get acquainted with the original versions of the fairy tales "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty" and learn about the social and political processes reflected in these works. Find other events in Moscow on KudaGo.