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Fairy Tales Their Origin And Meaning

Fairy Tales Their Origin And Meaning

Bunce, John Thackray

Paperback

AnthropologyMythology & Folklore

ISBN10: 1419119095
ISBN13: 9781419119095
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.17 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Fairy Tales Their Origin And Meaning is a comprehensive book written by John Thackray Bunce that explores the origins and meanings behind various fairy tales. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history and development of fairy tales. It traces the origins of fairy tales from ancient myths and legends to their evolution in the Middle Ages and their transformation into the stories we know today.The second part of the book delves into the symbolism and meaning behind fairy tales. Bunce examines the themes and motifs that are common in fairy tales, such as good vs. evil, transformation, and the hero's journey. He also explores the psychological and cultural significance of fairy tales, discussing how they reflect the values and beliefs of different societies.Throughout the book, Bunce uses examples from well-known fairy tales such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood to illustrate his points. He also includes lesser-known tales from around the world, providing a diverse and global perspective on the subject.Overall, Fairy Tales Their Origin And Meaning is a fascinating and insightful book that sheds light on the rich history and complex symbolism of fairy tales. It is a must-read for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, or the psychology of storytelling.To all these, and more, whom there is no room to mention, we must add other dwellers in Fairyland--forms, in one shape or other, of the great Sun-myths of the ancient Aryan race--such as Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and Vivien and Merlin, and Queen Morgan le hay, and Ogier the Dane, and the story of Roland, and the Great Norse poems which tell of Sigurd, and Brynhilt, and Gudrun, and the Niblung folk. And to these, again, there are to be added many of the heroes and heroines who figure in the Thousand-and-one Nights--such, for example, as Aladdin, and Sindbad, and Ali Baba, and the Forty Thieves, and the Enchanted Horse, and the Fairy Peri Banou.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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