by JackZipes (Author)
Explores the question of why some fairy tales "work" and others don't, why the fairy tale is capable of getting under the skin of culture and staying there. This book looks at fairy tale as a serious genre with wide social and cultural ramifications. It contains the history and theory of the genre, followed by case studies of famous tales.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 17 Aug 2006
ISBN 10: 0415977819
ISBN 13: 9780415977814