Title: Oscar Wilde's fairy tales : origins and contexts /
Authors: Markey, Anne, 1958-
Publisher: Irish Academic Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Wilde, Oscar, Criticism and interpretation.; Fairy tales Great Britain Criticism and interpretation.; Folklore Ireland History.; Children's literature, English History and criticism
Abstract: This title offers an innovative revaluation of Wilde's two collections of fairy tales, 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' and 'A House of Pomegranates'. Providing a comprehensive account of Wilde's familiarity with Irish folklore, this study challenges the prevailing consensus that the stories draw heavily on such material.
Contents: Introduction: Oscar Wilde's fairy tales -- The discovery and study of folklore -- The Wildes and Irish folklore -- The literary fairy tale -- The happy prince and other tales -- A house of pomegranates -- Conclusion: "The folk-tale is father of all fiction."