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Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre 1st edition
Zipes, Jack (University of Minnesota, USA)
Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre 1st edition
Zipes, Jack (University of Minnesota, USA)
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.
352 pages, 7 black & white illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | August 17, 2006 |
ISBN13 | 9780415977814 |
Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Pages | 352 |
Dimensions | 154 × 229 × 18 mm · 510 g |
Language | English |