Once Upon a Time (Paperback)
Warner, Marina (Author)
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In ten succinct chapters, 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.
Reviews
dynamic history
Guardian
10 concise, gripping chapters - the one on Magic and Metamorphosis is particularly fascinating.
The Lady
slim but highly readable volume
Shropshire Star
Reviews
dynamic history
Guardian
10 concise, gripping chapters - the one on Magic and Metamorphosis is particularly fascinating.
The Lady
slim but highly readable volume
Shropshire Star
ISBN (SKU)
9780198779858
Pages
240
Weight
224g
Dimensions
171x122x10.7
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Published
27, July, 2016
Genres
Society & Culture
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