New World Fairy Tales

Author : Cassandra Parkin
Publisher : Salt Publishing
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1844718816

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New World Fairy Tales by Cassandra Parkin Pdf

In contemporary America, an un-named college student sets out on an obsessive journey of discovery to collect and record the life-stories of total strangers. The interviews that follow have echoes of another, far more famous literary journey, undertaken long ago and in another world. Drawing on the original, unexpurgated tales collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, six of their most famous works are re-imagined in the rich and endlessly varied landscapes of contemporary America. From the glass towers of Manhattan to the remoteness of the Blue Ridge mountains; from the swamps of Louisiana to the jaded glamour of Hollywood, New World Fairy Tales reclaims the fairy tale for the modern adult audience. A haunting blend of romance and realism, these stripped-back narratives of human experience are the perfect read for anyone who has read their child a bedtime fairy story, and wondered who ever said these were stories meant for children.

Author : Marina Warner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : 9780199532155

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Fairy Tale by Marina Warner Pdf

Marina Warner guides us through the rich world of fairy tale, from Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel to Snow White and Pan's Labyrinth. Exploring pervasive themes of folklore, myth, the supernatural, imagination, and fantasy, Warner highlights the impact of the genre on human understanding, history, and culture.

Author : Amanda Leduc
Publisher : Coach House Books
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781770566040

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Disfigured by Amanda Leduc Pdf

A CBC BOOKS BEST NONFICTION OF 2020 AN ENTROPY MAGAZINE BEST NONFICTION 2020/21 A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK OF THE DAY (07/23/2022) Fairy tales shape how we see the world, so what happens when you identify more with the Beast than Beauty? If every disabled character is mocked and mistreated, how does the Beast ever imagine a happily-ever-after? Amanda Leduc looks at fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm to Disney, showing us how they influence our expectations and behaviour and linking the quest for disability rights to new kinds of stories that celebrate difference. "Historically we have associated the disabled body image and disabled life with an unhappy ending” – Sue Carter, Toronto Star "Leduc persuasively illustrates the power of stories to affect reality in this painstakingly researched and provocative study that invites us to consider our favorite folktales from another angle." – Sara Shreve, Library Journal "She [Leduc] argues that template is how society continues to treat the disabled: rather than making the world accessible for everyone, the disabled are often asked to adapt to inaccessible environments." – Ryan Porter, Quill & Quire "Read this smart, tenacious book." – The Washington Post "A brilliant young critic named Amanda Leduc explores this pernicious power of language in her new book, Disfigured … Leduc follows the bread crumbs back into her original experience with fairy tales – and then explores their residual effects … Read this smart, tenacious book." – The Washington Post "Leduc investigates the intersection between disability and her beloved fairy tales, questioning the constructs of these stories and where her place is, as a disabled woman, among those narratives." – The Globe and Mail "It gave me goosebumps as I read, to see so many of my unexpressed, half-formed thoughts in print. My highlighter got a good workout." – BookRiot "Disfigured is not just an eye-opener when it comes to the Disney princess crew and the Marvel universe – this thin volume provides the tools to change how readers engage with other kinds of popular media, from horror films to fashion magazines to outdated sitcom jokes." – Quill & Quire “It’s an essential read for anyone who loves fairy tales.” – Buzzfeed Books "Leduc makes one thing clear and beautifully so – fairy tales are fundamentally fantastic, but that doesn’t mean that they are beyond reproach in their depiction of real issues and identities." – Shrapnel Magazine "As Leduc takes us through these fairy tales and the space they occupy in the narratives that we construct, she slowly unfolds a call-to-action: the claiming of space for disability in storytelling." – The Globe and Mail "A provocative beginning to a thoughtful and wide-ranging book, one which explores some of the most primal stories readers have encountered and prompts them to ponder the subtext situated there all along." – LitHub "a poignant and informative account of how the stories we tell shape our collective understanding of one another.” – BookMarks "What happens when we allow disabled writers to tell stories of disability within fairytales and in magical and supernatural settings? It is a reimagining of the fairytale canon we need. Leduc dares to dream of a world that most stories envision is unattainable." – Bitch Media

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 078942794X

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Illustrated Book of Fairy Tales by Anonim Pdf

A multicultural collection of traditional tales from Europe, Asia, Australia, and North and South America.

Author : Howard Angus Kennedy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1017481156

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The New World Fairy Book by Howard Angus Kennedy Pdf

Author : Neil Philip
Publisher : Dial
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0803712502

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A World of Fairy Tales by Neil Philip Pdf

A collection of fairy tales from the folk literature of such countries as Romania, Japan, Scotland, Spain, and Zimbabwe.

Author : Andrew Teverson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781351609944

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The Fairy Tale World by Andrew Teverson Pdf

The Fairy Tale World is a definitive volume on this ever-evolving field. The book draws on recent critical attention, contesting romantic ideas about timeless tales of good and evil, and arguing that fairy tales are culturally astute narratives that reflect the historical and material circumstances of the societies in which they are produced. The Fairy Tale World takes a uniquely global perspective and broadens the international, cultural, and critical scope of fairy-tale studies. Throughout the five parts, the volume challenges the previously Eurocentric focus of fairy-tale studies, with contributors looking at: • the contrast between traditional, canonical fairy tales and more modern reinterpretations; • responses to the fairy tale around the world, including works from every continent; • applications of the fairy tale in diverse media, from oral tradition to the commercialized films of Hollywood and Bollywood; • debates concerning the global and local ownership of fairy tales, and the impact the digital age and an exponentially globalized world have on traditional narratives; • the fairy tale as told through art, dance, theatre, fan fiction, and film. This volume brings together a selection of the most respected voices in the field, offering ground-breaking analysis of the fairy tale in relation to ethnicity, colonialism, feminism, disability, sexuality, the environment, and class. An indispensable resource for students and scholars alike, The Fairy Tale World seeks to discover how such a traditional area of literature has remained so enduringly relevant in the modern world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Children's stories, English
ISBN : 1841487988

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The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales by Anonim Pdf

Journey to magical and memorable lands with this long-awaited collection of 12 classic fairy tales, both popular and lesser-known, ranging from "The Sleeping Beauty" to "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves" and beyond. A must-have for the holiday season, this impeccably designed anthology features sumptuous illustrations and details such as cover embossing, intricate folio devices and a ribbon bookmark.Ages 8-10

Author : Rolland Hein
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781532643811

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Doors In by Rolland Hein Pdf

George MacDonald wrote fairy tales for both children and adults to demonstrate the essential role of the imagination in apprehending spiritual truths. He explained: “. . . undefined, yet vivid visions of something beyond, something which eye has not seen nor ear heard, have far more influence than any logical sequences whereby the same things may be demonstrated to the intellect.” Rolland Hein undertakes to show how MacDonald’s tales contain such visions, helping readers to experience for themselves glimpses of "something beyond” and catch exciting insights into eternal truths.

Author : Daniel Udo de Haes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : 1936849437

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The World of Fairy Tales by Daniel Udo de Haes Pdf

Fairy tales span centuries and cultures, bringing their profound wisdom and insight to generation after generation of children. In this book, experienced Dutch educator Daniel Udo de Haes explores the significance of fairy tales for very young children.He starts by asking why fairy tales are told in kindergartens, and discusses issues around metaphor, cruelty and morality which often arise in traditional fairy stories. He goes on to offer tips for telling fairy tales, and guides educators on how to choose specific fairy tales for specific children. He finishes with a note on the dangers of fairy explanations.This is a comprehensive book for all early years educators who need to understand the power of stories for young children.

Author : Tim Manley
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780698136212

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Alice in Tumblr-land by Tim Manley Pdf

Disney meets Lena Dunham in this illustrated humor book featuring your favorite fairy-tale characters dating and finding their way in 21st-century America The Ugly Duckling still feels gross compared to everyone else, but now she’s got Instagram, and there’s this one filter that makes her look awesome. Cinderella swaps her glass slippers for Crocs. The Tortoise and the Hare Facebook stalk each other. Goldilocks goes gluten free. And Peter Pan finally has to grow up and get a job, or at least start paying rent. Here are more than one hundred fairy tales, illustrated and re-imagined for today. Instead of fairy godmothers, there’s Siri. And rather than big bad wolves, there are creepy dudes on OkCupid. In our brave new world of social networking, YouTube, and texting, fairy tales can once again lead us to “happily ever after”—and have us laughing all the way.

Author : Fritz Kredel
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association (Canada)
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : 0895770784

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The World's Best Fairy Tales by Fritz Kredel Pdf

A collection of sixty-nine well-known fairy tales from around the world, translated and gathered by recognized contributors to the field of folklore.

Author : AZ Books,AZ Books Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Board books
ISBN : 1618892908

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Asian Fairy Tales by AZ Books,AZ Books Staff Pdf

The splendor of classic fairytales from England, Scandinavia, France and Italy fill the pages of this book series. A child can read along with the book’s narrator or enjoy listening to the stories as they watch the action play out on every page.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : 1890409626

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The International Collection of Classic Fairy Tales by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101601037

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Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm by Anonim Pdf

*National Bestseller* The acclaimed retelling of the world’s best-loved fairy tales by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Golden Compass and The Book of Dust—now in paperback, and with 3 new tales! Two centuries ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their first volume of fairy tales. Since then, such stories as “Cinderella,” “Snow White,” “Rapunzel,” and “Hansel and Gretel” have become deeply woven into the Western imagination. Now Philip Pullman, the New York Times bestselling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, makes us fall in love all over again with the immortal tales of the Brothers Grimm. Here are Pullman’s fifty favorites—a wide-ranging selection that includes the most popular stories as well as lesser-known treasures like “The Three Snake Leaves,” “Godfather Death,” and “The Girl with No Hands”—alongside his personal commentaries on each story’s sources, variations, and everlasting appeal. Suffused with romance and villainy, danger and wit, Pullman’s beguiling retellings will cast a spell on readers of all ages. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 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 up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.