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Off With Their Heads! Fairy Tales And The Culture Of Childhood,New
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When Hansel And Gretel Try To Eat The Witch'S Gingerbread House In The Woods, Are They Indulging Their 'Uncontrolled Cravings' And 'Destructive Desires' Or Are They Simply Responding Normally To The Hunger Pangs They Feel After Being Abandoned By Their Parents? Challenging Bruno Bettelheim And Other Critics Who Read Fairy Tales As Enactments Of Children'S Untamed Urges, Maria Tatar Argues That It Is Time To Stop Casting The Children As Villians. In This Provocative Book She Explores How Adults Mistreat Children, Focusing On Adults Not Only As Hostile Characters In Fairy Tales Themselves But Also As Real People Who Use Frightening Stories To Discipline Young Listeners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Off with Their Heads! Fairy Tales and the Culture of Childhood'? A: The main theme of the book explores how adults mistreat children, challenging the notion that children in fairy tales are inherently villainous, and instead highlighting the destructive desires and fears of adults.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Off with Their Heads!' is Maria M. Tatar, a noted scholar in the field of children's literature and fairy tales.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 332 pages.
- Q: When was 'Off with Their Heads!' published? A: The book was published on October 4, 1993.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is a reprint edition of the book.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the genre of Criticism & Theory, focusing on literary criticism and cultural studies.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the psychological and cultural implications of fairy tales, particularly regarding the representation of childhood and the critique of adult authority.
- Q: Are there any notable critiques discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book challenges the views of critics like Bruno Bettelheim, discussing the misinterpretation of children's roles in fairy tales.