Folk and Fairy Tales 4e: An Introductory Anthology

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This anthology is designed to provide a solid foundation for courses in Children's Literature, Folklore, and the Literature of Fantasy. The editors offer a broad selection of tales, grouped by theme and era, as well as variants of individual tales that invite cross-cultural and comparative analysis. Each group is preceded by an introduction by the editors. Selections from influenctial works of criticism range from a segment of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic essay "On Fairy Stories" to recent work by Jack Zipes and Maria Tatar; also included is a section on the illustration of fairy tales and a bibliogrpahy.

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ISBN13: 9781551118987
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Item number (ASIN): 155111898X
Creator: Martin Hallett, Barbara Karasek
Dewey Decimal Number: 809
Edition: 4
ISBN: 155111898X
Manufacturer: Broadview Press
Number Of Pages: 416
Package Dimensions: 120 x 600 x 890 (hundredths-inches)
Publication Date: October 28, 2008
Publisher: Broadview Press
Binding: Paperback

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- Great Book for a great Price!!
I ordered this book of amazon and received it only a couple of days later. The book was in great condition and much cheaper then my university bookstore wanted for it!!

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- Folk and Fairy Tales anthology
I received this book faster than my college bookstore could get it in! Fascinating collection and editorials.

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- Folk & fairy tales
The was delivered a little later than i hoped for but the book was in great condition and it is a great book.Very interesting and being a college student i had originally planned on selling the book after the class was over but now i don't think I'll be able to. It was one of the most intriguing books I've read. For anyone who loves fairy tales this is one of the best books ever because of its diverse collection of tales. For example there are many version of Little Red Riding Hood, even a Chinese version. This is definitely a good buy. I'll be keeping mine.

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- A refreshing new look at "Folk" and "Fairy" Tales...
This is not just a collection of the various tales we've all heard in one form or another. "Folk and Fairy Tales," edited by Hallett and Karasek, delves into these tales with a running commentary on the notion of the oral tradition, cultural reference points that explain some of the overtones, and a careful examination of various forms of the same folk or fairy tale, with which their theories and discussions become clear. Broken down into sensible categories ("Sleeping Beauties," "Brain over Brawn," "The Child as Hero," for a few examples), the tales blend wonderfully with each other, and act as counterpoints to both the theories and the collection as a whole.What might also be overlooked upon the first reading of this book are the incredible essays included as an almost-appendix to the collection. Tolkein and Bettelheim make up two of the half-dozen articles, and they are a very enlightening read for the student of folk lore and the amateur reader both.I would never have come across this book were it not for my 'Mythology and Symbolism' course in university, and I still find myself returning to it now and again when my nephew declares that he wishes a particular fairy tale be read. If you have even the slightest interest in fairy tales, you will likely find a few new versions of tales you thought you knew within the pages of this book. If you are interested in fairy tales on an academic level, this book could prove to be an invaluable resource for you. 'Nathan