The Fairy Tale (Paperback)

Steven Swann Jones

ISBN 10: 0415938910 / ISBN 13: 9780415938914

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2002

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Paperback. One of the best known, most enduring, and popular genres in all of literature is the Fairy Tale. Its origins stretch back to preliterate oral societies. This book surveys the origins and evolution into the modern versions we recognize today. It includes a general history of the form, analysis of exemplary texts, chronology of significant events, works, and figures from the genre's history, notes and references, and an extensive bibliographic essay with recommended reading. One of the best known, most enduring, and popular genres in all of literature is the fairy tale. Its origins stretch back to preliterate oral societies. This book surveys the origins and evolution into the modern versions we recognize today. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fairy Tale (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415938910
• ISBN 13: 9780415938914
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Steven Swann Jones