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“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”: Transformations

Lecture no. 4 from the course: A Children's Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales

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Taught by Professor Hannah B. Harvey | 29 min

Continuing with the theme of transformation, Dr. Harvey introduces you to a variety of interpretations of the classic story “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” starting with an 1896 composition known as a “symphonic poem” by Paul Dukas and notes Goethe’s poem from the 1700s. She provides the original story from the first century Egypt and treats you to “The Doctor and His Pupil” from France, with insights why we enjoy transformation stories.