Tending the Heart of Virtue

Tending the Heart of Virtue by Vigen Guroian explores how classic tales shape the moral imagination, illustrating the struggle between good and evil through vivid storytelling. The book reveals how these stories highlight virtues and incorporate elements of the good, true, and beautiful in plot and characters, offering insights on how to engage children with their moral lessons. Now in a revised edition, it also includes new chapters analyzing stories like Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling and Grimms' Cinderella, expanding on their moral significance.