what are the beginning letters of a fairy tale called?

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what are the beginning letters of a fairy tale called?

the beginning letters, usually decorated and larger than other letters. are there any websites with them?

2006-11-26 03:43:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore

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It is an illuminated letter. It is a holdover from when books were written by hand and affordable only by the richest. You can find examples in any book about manuscripts and probably on the web as well. Also look for calligraphy.

2006-11-26 04:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by mahmou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

introduction as far as I know

2006-11-26 03:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋