Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre
2007 Katharine Briggs Award"Why Fairy Tales Stickis outstanding scholarship that offers an original, thoroughly researched, and historically grounded approach to the study of fairy tales. It captures the essence of what the tales at their best should reflect which are engaging and imaginative stories that inspire readers to learn more about the subject."--Carlnita P. Green, Nazareth College, The Journal of Popular Culture"Why Fairy Tales Stickis both a welcome addition to the expanding area of books about fairy tales and a useful teaching resource."--Kimberly Reynolds, Newcastle University, Modern Language Review "The real treasures in this book, however, are Zipe's energetic expertise and his unabashedly personal concern for the part fairy tales play in the unfolding triumphs and tragedies of human life in our time."--Maggi Michel, University of California, Los Angeles, Marvels & Tales: Journal of Fairy-Tale Studies.