1st edition. Twayne's Studies in Literary Themes and Genres series. "From their prehistoric roots in oral narrative to their contemporary manifestations in books, films, music, and other media, fairy tales have unceasingly appealed to audiences of all ages and cultures. That folklorists have documented some 400 versions of 'Snow White' and 500 variations of 'Cinderella' over time and across cultures attests to the enduring and far-reaching qualities of this distinctive literary genre." Pp.xviii/156. Grey cloth, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

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Title

The Fairy Tale. The Magic Mirror of Imagination.

Publisher

New York: Twayne Publishers

Publication Date

1995

Language

English

ISBN 10

0805709509

ISBN 13

9780805709506

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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Students and teachers alike will welcome the books in this series as accessible introductions to many widely studied themes and genres. Each book includes: an in-depth analyses of four to six exemplary texts; an extensive annotated list of works for further reading; a bibliographic essay; a chronology of major authors, works, and historical events of importance in the development of the theme or genre; and an overview of the evolution of the theme or genre.

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Steven Swann Jones is professor of English at California State University, Los Angeles.

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