Ancient Fairy and Folk Tales: An Anthology by Graham Anderson (English) Paperbac

Description: Ancient Fairy and Folk Tales by Graham Anderson This anthology explores the multitude of evidence for recognisable fairy tales drawn from sources in the much older cultures of the ancient world, appearing much earlier than the 17th century where awareness of most fairy tales tends to begin. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This anthology explores the multitude of evidence for recognisable fairy tales drawn from sources in the much older cultures of the ancient world, appearing much earlier than the 17th century where awareness of most fairy tales tends to begin.It presents versions of Cinderella, The Emperors New Clothes, Snow White, The Frog Prince and a host of others where the similarities to familiar modern versions far outweigh the differences. Here we find Cinderella as a courtesan, Snow White coming to a tragic end or an innocent heroine murdering her sisters. We find an emperors new clothes where the flatterers compare him to Alexander the Great, or a pair of adulterers caught in a magic trap. Tantalising fragments suggest that there is more to be discovered: we can point to a Sleeping Beauty where the girl takes on the green colouring of the surrounding wood, or we encounter a Rumpelstiltskin connected to a mystery cult. The overall picture suggests a much richer texture of popular tale as a fascinating new legacy of antiquity.This volume breaks down the traditional barriers between Classical Mythology and the fairy tale, and will be an invaluable resource for anyone working on the history of fairy tales and folklore. Author Biography Graham Anderson is Emeritus Professor of Classics in the University of Kent. He has written extensively on ancient folk and fairy tale, including Fairytale in the Ancient World (2000) and Greek and Roman Folklore: A Handbook (2006). His most recent publication is Fantasy in Greek and Roman Literature (Routledge, 2019). He is currently working on a study entitled The Pepaideumenos and his World: Intellectuals in the Roman Empire. Table of Contents 1. Introduction: whos been telling my tale? 2. The classic fairy tale: Cupid and Psyche 3. Arts of variation: Cinderellas and Snow Whites 4. Otherworldly encounters 5. Siren women 6. Rewards and punishments I 7. Rewards and punishments II: three innocent slandered maidens 8. Tricksters 9. Traditional heroes, magic objects 10. Animal tales 11. Tiny people 12. Miscellaneous tales Appendix 1: the Sleeping Beauty (ATU 410, The Petrified Kingdom) Appendix 2: some fragmentary hints Details ISBN1138361798 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1138361798 ISBN-13 9781138361799 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Subtitle An Anthology Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Graham Anderson Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd DEWEY 398.209 Pages 214 Publication Date 2019-11-07 Language English UK Release Date 2019-11-07 AU Release Date 2019-11-07 NZ Release Date 2019-11-07 Alternative 9781138361782 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134456444;

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