Once Upon a Time : A Short History of Fairy Tale

Drawing on well known examples both past and present, the author examines the history of fairy tales, discussing their origins and variations, their meanings and cultural influences and how they combine equal parts of fantasy, folklore and myth.

Product details

• Authors: Marina Warner
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.10.2014
• EAN: 9780198718659
• ISBN: 978-0-19-871865-9
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 180 mm x 16 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Self-tuition materials (general); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies