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The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales,Used
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The stories of magic and transformation that we call fairy tales are among the oldest known forms of literature, and many the most popular. 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'Little Red Ridinghood'these ageless tales seem to have been written an almost magically long time ago. Yet fairy tales are still being created to this very day. And while they are principally directed to children and have child protagonists, these modern fairy tales, like the classics, have messages to those of all ages.In The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales, Alison Lurie has collected forty tales that date from the late nineteenth century up to the present. Here are trolls and princesses, magic and mayhem, morals to be told and lessons to be learnedall the elements of the classic fairy tale, in new and fantastical trappings. In Charles Dickens's 'The Magic Fishbone,' we find an unusually pragmatic princess who uses her one wish only after she has tried to solve her family's problems through hard work. Angela Carter's 'The Courtship of Mr. Lyon' is a 'Beauty and the Beast' tale with a contemporary twist, in which Beauty leaves Beast to live the high life, becoming a society brat who 'smiled at herself in mirrors too much.' And in T.H. White's 'The Troll,' we find out how his father killed the troll that tried to eat him.In these enchanting pages we also see how modern writers have taken the classic fairy tale and adapted it to their times in a variety of ways. Francis Browne, for example, takes a poke at Victorian standards of beauty in 'The Story of Fairyfoot,' about a young prince who is cast out of the kingdom of Stumpinghame because, unlike the fashion of the town, his feet are too small. Some writers, such as Ursula Le Guin, have taken familiar myths and turned them upside down. In Le Guin's 'The Wife's Story,' a mother sees the horrible transformation of her husband into 'the hateful one', and then watches her sister and neighbors mob and kill this 'creature whose hair had begun to come away all over his body...the eyes gone blue...staring at me out of that flat, soft, white face.' And L.F. Baum's 'The Queen of Quok,' contains a castle and royal characters in a kingdom run by common sense and smalltown American values. At one point the boy king of Quok has to borrow a dime from his counsellor to buy a ham sandwich, and greed transforms his young queentobe into a haggard old woman.With tales from the likes of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Oscar Wilde, Carl Sandburg, James Thurber, Donald Barthelme, Louise Erdrich, and many more, The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales brings us through the modernday world of the supernatural, the mystical, the moral, and reminds us that fairy tales are still very much alive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What age group is 'The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales' suitable for? A: This book is primarily aimed at children but contains themes and messages that resonate with readers of all ages, making it suitable for both young readers and adults.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales'? A: The book is authored by Alison Lurie, who has curated a collection of modern fairy tales from various writers.
- Q: How many stories are included in this collection? A: The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales contains forty tales that span from the late nineteenth century to the present day.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 1, 1993.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating it has been well-maintained but may show some signs of wear.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales'? A: The book has a total of 474 pages.
- Q: Are there any notable authors featured in this collection? A: Yes, the anthology includes works by notable authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Oscar Wilde, and Ursula Le Guin.
- Q: What themes are explored in the stories of this book? A: The stories explore themes of magic, transformation, morality, and contemporary social issues, all while maintaining the classic fairy tale structure.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales' can be used in educational settings to discuss narrative structure, cultural themes, and moral lessons in literature.