Christine A. Jones
Marvelous Transformations
- ISBN 13:
- 9781554810437
- author:
- Christine A. Jones
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Broadview Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 584
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Marvelous Transformations brings together an innovative collection of tales and original critical essays that challenge traditional perspectives on fairy tales. This anthology reflects current scholarship on oral traditions and the cultural history of print fairy tales, offering new insights into the connections between literary and field-based collections.
The book features a diverse range of stories, accompanied by original critical essays that introduce readers to different viewpoints on key ideas in the field. By moving beyond established canonized "classics", this anthology provides a fresh perspective on the cultural significance of fairy tales.
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