One of the best known and enduring genres, the fairy fales origins extend back to the preliterate oral societies of the ancient world. This books surveys its history and traces its evolution into the form we recognized today. Jones Builds on the work...
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One of the best known and enduring genres, the fairy fales origins extend back to the preliterate oral societies of the ancient world. This books surveys its history and traces its evolution into the form we recognized today. Jones Builds on the work of folklorist and critics to provide the student with a stunning, lucid overview of the genre and a solid understanding of its structure
Originally published: New York : Twayne Publishers ; London : Prentice Hall International, (c)1995, in series: Studies in literary themes and genres ; no. 5. - Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-149) and index. - Print version record
Originally published: New York : Twayne Publishers ; London : Prentice Hall International, c1995, in series: Studies in literary themes and genres ; no. 5
The folklore origin and the definition of the fairy taleThe thematic core of fairy tales -- The literary history of the fairy tale -- Fairy tales with male protagonists -- Fairy tales with female protagonists -- The fairy tale influence in The wizard of Oz, The cat in the hat, and Where the wild things are.
