Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre

by Jack D. Zipes

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

In his latest book, fairy tales expert Jack Zipes explores the question of why some fairy tales "work" and others don't, why the fairy tale is uniquely capable of getting under the skin of culture and staying there. Why, in other words, fairy tales "stick." Long an advocate of the fairy tale as a serious genre with wide social and cultural ramifications, Jack Zipes here makes his strongest case for the idea of the fairy tale not just as a collection...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0415977819

ISBN13:9780415977814

Release Date:August 2006

Publisher:Routledge

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Folklore & Mythology History & Criticism Humanities Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literature Movements & Periods Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Teen & Young Adult Textbooks Writing Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us