Cinderella

Published: April 8, 2019, 1 p.m.

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Popularly known through the1950 Disney film of the same name, Cinderella has become a childhood classic all over the world. But different versions of her story can be traced all the way from Asia to Africa and beyond. These variants provide a snapshot of the history and cultures from which they emerge, providing clues to the tale\\u2019s longevity. In this episode Sandra Kanthal asks: Why is Cinderella such a popular story to tell.

Guests:\\nGessica Martini \\u2013 PhD Student, Durham University\\nJuwen Zhang \\u2013 Professor of Chinese, Willamette University\\nRym Tina Ghazal \\u2013 Author and Journalist\\nOusseina Alidou \\u2013 Professor of African Languages and Literatures, Rutgers University\\nDee Dee Chainey \\u2013 Author and Co-founder of Folklore Thursday

Editor: Richard Knight\\nProducer: Tural Ahmedzade

Photo: Cinderella About to Try on the Glass Slipper by Richard Redgrave\\nCredit: Historical Picture Archive/Corbis via Getty Images

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