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The Turnip Princess and Other Newly Discovered Fairy Tales (Penguin Classics),New
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A rare discovery in the world of fairy talesnow for the first time in EnglishMove over, Cinderella: Make way for the Turnip Princess! And for the Cinderfellas in these stories, which turn our understanding of gender in fairy tales on its head.With this volume, the holy trinity of fairy talesthe Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and Hans Christian Andersenbecomes a quartet. In the 1850s, Franz Xaver von Schnwerth traversed the forests, lowlands, and mountains of northern Bavaria to record fairy tales, gaining the admiration of even the Brothers Grimm. Most of Schnwerth's work was lostuntil a few years ago, when thirty boxes of manuscripts were uncovered in a German municipal archive. Now, for the first time, Schnwerth's lost fairy tales are available in English. Violent, dark, and full of action, and upending the relationship between damsels in distress and their dragonslaying heroes, these more than seventy stories bring us closer than ever to the unadorned oral tradition in which fairy tales are rooted, revolutionizing our understanding of a hallowed genre.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Turnip Princess and Other Newly Discovered Fairy Tales'? A: The main theme revolves around gender roles in fairy tales, challenging traditional narratives by presenting stories that highlight the agency of characters, particularly female ones.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection of fairy tales? A: The author is Franz Xaver von Schönwerth, a 19th-century folklorist known for collecting and documenting traditional German fairy tales.
- Q: When was 'The Turnip Princess' first published in English? A: This collection was first published in English on February 24, 2015.
- Q: How many stories are included in this book? A: The book features more than seventy stories that were collected by Schönwerth.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While the book contains fairy tales, many of the stories are darker and more violent than traditional fairy tales, making it more suited for older children and adults.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Turnip Princess'? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: Can you tell me about the illustrations in this edition? A: This edition is labeled as 'Illustrated', meaning it includes visual elements that complement the text.
- Q: What historical significance does this collection hold? A: This collection is significant as it adds to the body of fairy tales recorded by prominent figures like the Brothers Grimm, and it includes stories that were previously lost for over a century.
- Q: How does this book compare to other fairy tale collections? A: Unlike many fairy tale collections that reinforce traditional narratives, Schönwerth's tales often subvert these themes, offering fresh perspectives on classic motifs.