Fairy tales and the art of subversion
Subtitle: the classical genre for children and the process of civilization
By: Jack Zipes.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 254
Subjects: Fairy tales -- History and criticism; Children -- Books and reading; Socialization; Moral development
Description: "The fairy tale may be one of the most important cultural and social influences on children's lives. But until Fairy Tales and the Art of Subversion little attention had been paid to the ways in which the writers and collectors of tales used traditional forms and genres in order to shape children's lives -- their behavior, values, and relationship to society. As Jack Zipes convincingly shows, fairy tales have always been a powerful discourse, capable of being used to shape or destabilize attitudes and behavior within culture. For this new edition, the author has revised the work throughout and added a new introduction bringing this classic title up to date." Information from publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.