| The Fairy Tale Contributor(s): Jones, Steven Swann (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138153141 ISBN-13: 9781138153141 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| Series: Genres in Context |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.78 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |