“Aesop’s Fables”: a review
Today I would like to highlight a beautiful version of Aesop’s Fables that I found recently. Look at how beautiful these illustrations are!! I absolutely love story books that have intricate and involved pictures. This artist is Heidi Holder; I wasn’t familiar with her until I came across this book. Almost every single page hasContinue reading ““Aesop’s Fables”: a review”
Tatterhood! A Beautiful Rediscovery of Fairy-Tales and Folk-Tales
I just rediscovered this book of tales that my mom used to read to me as a child. It is called “Tatterhood and other Tales”, and is edited by Ethel Johnston Phelps with illustrations by Pamela Baldwin Ford. This is a link where you can find it and check it out for yourself. The coverContinue reading “Tatterhood! A Beautiful Rediscovery of Fairy-Tales and Folk-Tales”
“The Wild Swans”: the silent years
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash I promised I would speak a bit more about the Scandinavian fairy-tale “The White Swans”. See my previous blog post about it. I would highly recommend reading the story first. I got my version from this book: I tried to google the fairy-tale to see if there was aContinue reading ““The Wild Swans”: the silent years”
“The Wild Swans”: a Snow White tale
I was able to recently purchase the beautiful fairy-tale book told by Gwyn Jones called Scandinavian Legends and Folk-Tales. I would highly recommend it. I absolutely love the writing style and the collection is wonderful. Today, as I spent a much needed break from schoolwork outside in the grass, I opened the pages to theContinue reading ““The Wild Swans”: a Snow White tale”
“Prince Lindworm”: instructions not followed
Photo by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash This is my second post about this wonderful Scandinavian folk-tale, Prince Lindworm. For this post I want to focus on the concept of direction in stories and why it is so hard for fairy-tale characters to follow instructions! In this fairy-tale the Queen is the first character to be given clear instructions.Continue reading ““Prince Lindworm”: instructions not followed”
A Review of Online Sources for Books and Stories
Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash Scribd I just found this site recently. It basically has an ALMOST unlimited amount of novels, magazines, audiobooks, textbooks, etc…. It has exceeded my expectations! The only down-side is that you can’t download or add the books to your kindle; basically you have to read everything on the web. The first monthContinue reading “A Review of Online Sources for Books and Stories”
Poetry Corner: To Breathe Your Breath
To Breathe Your Breath By Katarina Spaic Love is an indescribable phenomenon. The human race has never agreed upon a description, Except for “you cannot help who you fall in love with”. Why does love take you by surprise? Is it because we are so focused on the physical, The material and the superficial, ThatContinue reading “Poetry Corner: To Breathe Your Breath”
“Prince Lindworm”: where to find the Gwyn Jones version
I found a place to get the Gwyn Jones retold version of Prince Lindworm! The compilation of tales is called Scandinavian Legends and Folk-Tales. I was hoping to find a free version online, but this is second best. It looks like a wonderful book that has a plethora of tales told in Gwyn Jones’ humorousContinue reading ““Prince Lindworm”: where to find the Gwyn Jones version”
“Prince Lindworm”: perseverance
“Our miseries are always our own. There is no one in the world can help me.” -Prince Lindworm Retold by gwyn jones Wow, I just finished reading Prince Lindworm for the first time and it might be one of my favorite fairy-tales yet! I am so inspired that I actually want to write a fewContinue reading ““Prince Lindworm”: perseverance”
Poetry Corner: The Rock Giant
Photo by Ilya Mirnyy on Unsplash The Rock Giant By Katarina Spaic Being a burden, That crushing pile of rock on your soul, You are always leaving something behind, Piling your extra dust on another person. That guilt, That inconsolable want to be free of the armor, It’s heavy and bulky, You cannot frolick with it’s weight. IContinue reading “Poetry Corner: The Rock Giant”
coffee. reflections.
By Katarina Spaic There is something so recuperating about sitting by the window, on a rainy day, sipping coffee from a mug that’s just the right size. I am very particular about my mugs; I haven’t the faintest idea why. It must be the perfect rounded shape. I like the ones that fit in theContinue reading “coffee. reflections.”
Poetry Corner: The Avoided Destiny
Photo by Andalucía Andaluía on Unsplash The Avoided Destiny By Katarina Spaic Feeling wild, Uncontrollable, Unable to stop and think for one second, I’m on to the next. Not even sure why, Except I didn’t belong there. Searching, Always, For something that Has not presented itself yet. I have accomplished nothing, And it makes me feel useless. SandContinue reading “Poetry Corner: The Avoided Destiny”
“Catherine and Her Destiny”: the harmful nature of avoidance and the unappreciated gift
Link to the Pink Fairy Tale Book (which has the fairy-tale Catherine and Her Destiny) on Scribd. You will need a subscription to view the chapter with Catherine and Her Destiny. I would highly recommend getting one! You can sign up for a month free during COVID time and after that it will only beContinue reading ““Catherine and Her Destiny”: the harmful nature of avoidance and the unappreciated gift”
Poetry Corner: A Coin of Contemplation
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash A Coin of Contemplation By Katarina Spaic I need quiet, A place to be, To only hear and smell of nature, And me. It’s all the bare bones out here, No fluff or frills clouding my judgment, And yet I am still confused, Nothing is as it seems. Or rather things becomeContinue reading “Poetry Corner: A Coin of Contemplation”
“The Goose Girl”: a time for recuperation
Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash Today I realized that I hadn’t shampooed my hair in a week! Interestingly enough, this social distancing lockdown we’re going through might have repercussions in social areas, but for my hair it’s been great. I have naturally not been washing it as often because I’m not going anywhere physically, and inContinue reading ““The Goose Girl”: a time for recuperation”
Poetry Corner: Memories of a Puella
** See “Peter Pan” Blog Post ** https://throughthecatseyeblog.wordpress.com/?p=184 Memories By Katarina Spaic One lone firefly, In my loosely closed fist. I uncurl my fingers slightly, And then watch it fly away, free My eyes follow it, Like only a child’s can, With absolute wonderment, And absorption in that one, tiny firefly. It is a memory,Continue reading “Poetry Corner: Memories of a Puella”
“Peter Pan”: the conflict between childhood and growing up
By Katarina Spaic I recently watched the 2003 film “Peter Pan”, and was reminded of what a great story it is. J. M. Barrie really touched many souls with his playwright and novel. It’s no surprise he did, because he wrote of something that everyone can relate to when they reach a certain age; the processContinue reading ““Peter Pan”: the conflict between childhood and growing up”
Poetry Corner: She Flew and Didn’t Look Back
Photo by David Hofmann on Unsplash She Flew… By Katarina Spaic She flew and didn’t look back. Her glowing long hair followed her, And created a multipersonal halo shrouding her being. She was glorious, She was sharp, She was only her. The broken cage had crumbled to dust below her feet, In the land sheContinue reading “Poetry Corner: She Flew and Didn’t Look Back”
My Top 10 Illustrated Fairy-Tale Books
From a young age I have adored and cherished fairy-tale books. Here is a list of my top 10 most beautifully illustrated storybooks. Cinderella illustrated by K. Y. Craft Each illustration has so much detail packed into the pages! Even just this cover page is brimming with imagination and creativity in one figure. K. Y.Continue reading “My Top 10 Illustrated Fairy-Tale Books”
Poetry Corner: Redemption of The Evil Queen
See “Little Snow White: reflections” blog post! Redemption of the Evil Queen By Katarina Spaic My mirror is a twisted fate.A beautiful work of art,Yet uncontrollable and overflowing with grotesque potential. I reach my hand out and caress it.I think it is my friend,But I’m not sure. It’s a reflective illusion that tells the truth,OfContinue reading “Poetry Corner: Redemption of The Evil Queen”
Poetry Corner: Mirrors
Mirrors By Katarina Spaic A mirror is a curious thing. She sees herself reflected in the water, Her bathroom mirror, The glass panes of a shop window… And each tell her different things. She is beautiful some days In her bathroom mirror, Ugly on others. She sees through herself in the water, Straight through toContinue reading “Poetry Corner: Mirrors”
“Little Snow White”: reflections within
Link to the Little Snow White fairy-tale version I read from Scribd: You will need a subscription to view the chapter with Snow White. I would highly recommend getting one! You can sign up for a month free during COVID time and then it will only be $9.99 per month, or you can just cancel.Continue reading ““Little Snow White”: reflections within”
Through the Cat’s Eye Blog Introduction
Welcome to my blog! My name is Katarina Spaic and I have just started dipping my toes into the land of blogging. This is the first time I have done anything like it, and my goal for this initial post is to shed a little light on what my vision is for this blog, ThroughContinue reading “Through the Cat’s Eye Blog Introduction”
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