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The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales,Used
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Not Since Bruno Bettelheim'S The Uses Of Enchantment Has There Been Such An Illuminating Contribution To The World Of Children'S Fairy Tales. The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales Is A Remarkable Treasure Trove, A Work That Celebrates The Bestloved Tales Of Childhood And Presents Them Through The Vision Of Maria Tatar, A Leading Authority In The Field Of Folklore And Children'S Literature. Into The Woods With Little Red Riding Hood, Up The Beanstalk With Jack, And Down Through The Depths Of The Ocean With The Little Mermaid, This Volume Takes Us Through Many Of The Familiar Paths Of Our Folkloric Heritage. Gathering Together Twentyfive Of Our Most Cherished Fairy Tales, Including Enduring Classics Like 'Beauty And The Beast,' 'Jack And The Beanstalk,' ' ,' And 'Bluebead,' Tatar Expertly Guides Readers Through The Stories, Exploring Their Historical Origins, Their Cultural Complexities, And Their Psychological Effects. Offering New Translations Of The Nonenglish Stories By The Likes Of Hans Christian Andersen, Brothers Grimm, Or Charles Perrault, Tatar Captures The Rhythms Of Oral Storytelling And, With An Extraordinary Collection Of Over 300 Often Rare, Mostly Fourcolor Paintings And Drawings By Celebrated Illustrators Such As Gustave Dor, George Cruikshank, And Maxfield Parrish, She Expands Our Literary And Visual Sensibilities. As Tatar Shows, Few Of Us Are Aware Of How Profoundly Fairy Tales Have Influenced Our Culture. Disseminated Across A Wide Variety Of Historical And Contemporary Media Ranging From Opera And Drama To Cinema And Advertising, They Constitute A Vital Part Of Our Storytelling Capital. What Has Kept Them Alive Over The Centuries Is Exactly What Keeps Life Pulsing With Vitality And Variety: Anxieties, Fears, Desires, Romance, Passion, And Love. Up Close And Personal, Fairy Tales Tell Us About The Quest For Romance And Riches, For Power And Privilege, And, Most Importantly, They Show Us A Way Out Of The Woods Back To The Safety And Security Of Home. Challenging The Notion That Fairy Tales Should Be Read For Their Moral Values And Used To Make Good Citizens Of Little Children, Tatar Demonstrates Throughout How Fairy Tales Can Be Seen As Models For Navigating Reality, Helping Children To Develop The Wit And Courage Needed To Survive In A World Ruled By Adults. This Volume Seeks To Reclaim This Powerful Cultural Legacy, Presenting The Stories That We All Think We Know While At The Same Time Providing The Historical Contexts That Unlock The Mysteries Of The Tales. The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales Is A Volume That Will Rank As One Of The Finest Fairy Tale Collections In Many Decades, A Provocative And Original Work To Be Treasured By Students, Parents, And Children. Over 300 Often Rare, Mostly Fourcolor Paintings And Drawings By Celebrated Illustrators
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales? A: The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales explores themes such as the historical origins of fairy tales, their cultural complexities, and their psychological effects on children. It also examines the quest for romance, power, and the journey back to safety and security.
- Q: Who is the author of The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales? A: The book is authored by Maria Tatar, a leading authority in folklore and children's literature.
- Q: How many fairy tales are included in this collection? A: This collection features twenty-five cherished fairy tales, including classics like 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Jack and the Beanstalk'.
- Q: What is special about the illustrations in The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales? A: The book contains over 300 often rare, mostly four-color paintings and drawings by celebrated illustrators, enhancing the storytelling experience.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: When was The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales published? A: It was published on October 14, 2002.
- Q: Is The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales suitable for children? A: Yes, the book is suitable for children and aims to help them develop the wit and courage needed to navigate reality, though it also provides historical contexts that may be appreciated by adults.
- Q: What is the page count of The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales? A: The book contains 445 pages.
- Q: Does The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales include translations of non-English stories? A: Yes, it offers new translations of non-English stories by renowned authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm.
- Q: What makes The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales a valuable collection? A: The collection is valuable due to its insightful commentary, rich illustrations, and the way it challenges traditional views of fairy tales, making it a significant addition to both children's literature and folklore studies.