New Tales for Old - Folktales As Literary Fictions for Young Adults

The timeless themes and versatility of folk tales have helped them survive and flourish over centuries, taking on myriad forms-short story, picture book, film, poem, and novel. This book gathers together a number of popular folktale reworkings (not just simple retellings) in a variety of genres that appeal to young adults. After discussing the nature of folktales, their cultural context, and the characteristics that make them attractive to young adults, de Vos and Altmann interpret specific tales (e.g., The Frog Prince, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin), describing their many reworkings and offering suggestions for using the material with young adults.

About the author

Anna E. Altmann, Gail de Vos

Summary

The timeless themes and versatility of folk tales have helped them survive and flourish over centuries, taking on myriad forms-short story, picture book, film, poem, and novel.

Product details

• Authors: Anna E. Altman, Anna E Altmann, Anna E. Altmann, Altmann Anna E., Gail de Vos, Gail Vos, Gail de Vos
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 17
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781563084478
• ISBN: 978-1-56308-447-8
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Miscellaneous; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Children's & Young Adult Literature, Folklore, myths & legends, Literary studies: general, Anthologies: general, Anthologies (non-poetry), Children's & teenage literature studies, Children’s and teenage literature studies: general, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)