Marina Warner
Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198779858
- author:
- Marina Warner
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 16.8 x 0.8 x 11.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Marina Warner,Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale,OUP Oxford,0198779852,Literary Criticism,Children's & Young Adult Literature,Juvenile Literature,Folklore, myths & legends,LI
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fairy tales have captivated audiences for centuries with their enchanting characters and images. From wicked queens to beautiful princesses, elves, monsters, and goblins, these stories have travelled across cultural borders and been passed down through generations. Marina Warner explores the history of fairy tales in her book Once Upon a Time, examining their evolution over time and their manifestations on various media platforms. She delves into a range of examples, from stories like Red Riding Hood and Cinderella to modern-day interpretations such as Walt Disney's Snow White and gothic reimaginings like Pan's Labyrinth. In 10 succinct chapters, Warner investigates the genre and literary form of fairy tales, shedding light on their power to enchant us and rekindle our imagination.
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