A book stack on the author's shelf. (Courtesy Mark Cecil)

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Why fairy tales are still essential

Over time, I’ve come to accept myself as someone who craves a fairy tale, even as an adult, writes Mark Cecil. Whether “The Alchemist,” Tolkien or a talking octopus, we’re never too old to escape into a world of courage, beauty and love.

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