Love and Heroism in The Last Unicorn
'The true secret of being a hero lies in knowing the order of things.'
As the male rite of passage continues to dwindle in contemporary culture, the desire for it deepens. Starved of nourishing food for their hearts and minds, where can young boys turn? Many look to video games — often variations on the quest or journey archetype.
But fairy tale and fantasy literature offer an imaginative feast. Over half the Grimm's fairy…