Fairy Tale: A Very Short Introduction

Autor

Fellow Of All Souls College Cultural Critic Historian Marina (writer Warner

Editura

Oxford University Press

An publicare

2018

Nr. Pagini

192

ISBN

9780199532155

Categorii

In Limbi Străine Biography Literature & Literary Studies Literature: History & Criticism

Descriere

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.