Why Fairy Tales Stick
Download or Read eBook Why Fairy Tales Stick PDF written by Jack Zipes and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2006 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Jack Zipes |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 350 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780415977814 |
ISBN-13 | : 0415977819 |
Rating | : 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Why Fairy Tales Stick by : Jack Zipes
Book excerpt: 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.