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The Oxford companion to fairy tales (Oxford Companions)

By Jack Zipes. 2015

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesReference, Criticism
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A reference source containing over one thousand entries exploring the Western fairy-tale tradition, from medieval to modern. Includes information about…

stories, authors, artists, and many related topics. Entries address fairy tales' roles in film, art, opera, ballet, music, and advertising. Also features articles highlighting countries with strong fairy-tale traditions. 2015

How the wise men got to Chelm: the life and times of a Yiddish folk tradition

By Ruth Von Bernuth. 2016

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesCriticism, Judaism
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An examination of the Eastern European Jewish literary tradition of stories about a town called Chelm, which was meant to…

be a town of fools. Discusses the dual identity of Chelm in reality and folktale tradition. The author places Chelm literature in a historical context and discusses its precursors. 2016

Classical mythology: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)

By Helen Morales. 2007

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesReligion, General non-fiction, Arts and entertainment, Criticism
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Explores the psychologically important stories of ancient Greeks and Romans, still wielding cultural influence today. Dispels notion of comparative inferiority…

of Roman mythology, and discusses differences beyond deities' name changes. Describes the role of the mythic hero, and relationships between classical mythology and philosophy, Christianity, psychoanalysis, and New Age spirituality. 2007

The Celtic twilight: faerie and folklore (Celtic, Irish)

By W. B. Yeats. 2004

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesLiterature, Literature biography, Criticism, Customs and cultures, Paranormal, General non-fiction
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Consists of stories recounted to the poet by his friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. All of the stories focus on the…

mythic and magical roots of Irish folklore, venturing into the world of fairies, ghosts, and spirits. Includes commentary based on Yeats's own experiences. 1902

The hero: a study in tradition, myth, and drama

By Lord Raglan, Fitzroy Richard Somerset Raglan, Raglan. 2003

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesLiterature, General non-fiction, History, Biography, Criticism, Psychology
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Analysis of mythology, folklore, and drama to derive a set of twenty-two motifs that characterize the qualities and actions of…

heroic figures in traditional and literary narrative. Disputes the historical actuality often claimed for many traditional heroes, including Robin Hood, King Arthur, and the warriors at Troy. 1936

The white goddess: a historical grammar of poetic myth

By Robert Graves. 1999

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesPoetry, Criticism
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Grevel Lindop, editor of this 1997 edition, describes it as "(among other things) an adventure in historical detective-work," in which…

Graves linguistically deciphers much of the world's mythology, explains the place in anthropology of goddess and god, and provides a basis for understanding his poetry and the modern world. 1952

Witches, werewolves, and fairies: shapeshifters and astral doublers in the Middle Ages

By Claude Lecouteux. 2003

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesParanormal, General non-fiction, Witchcraft
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Professor of medieval literature analyzes the origins of several fantastic beings in the lore of Western Europe and examines their…

impact on the collective psyche. By exploring the concept of the soul and its "double," he posits ancient unifying themes across various cultures, including Celtic, Scandinavian, and Germanic. 2003

Talking mysteries: a conversation with Tony Hillerman

By Tony Hillerman, Ernie Bulow, T. Hillerman. 2004

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesLiterature biography, Frontier and pioneer life, Criticism
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Tony Hillerman discusses his craft, including his approach to plot, characterization, and setting, along with the wrinkles and twists that make his brand of fiction unique

Heavy words lightly thrown: the reason behind the rhyme (Thorndike Press large print nonfiction)

By Chris Roberts. 2006

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesCriticism
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What were Jack and Jill really doing up that hill? Nursery rhymes carry more meaning than you might think. This…

book shows how apparently nonsensical verses are loaded with hidden meaning. Some descriptions of sex

The Wolfpen notebooks: a record of Appalachian life

By James Still. 1991

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesUnited States history, Customs and cultures, Criticism
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For fifty years, the author lived near Wolfpen Creek in Knott County, KY where he filled 21 notebooks with the…

everyday customs and happenings of the region. This compilation includes poems, sayings, a glossary of Appalachian expressions, and an interview with the author conducted by Laura Lee. 1991

The Aeneid

By Virgil, Robert Fagles. 2006

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General fiction, Classic fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy talesLiterature, Poetry, Criticism, General non-fiction
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Epic Latin poem composed by Virgil during the last ten years of his life, 29 to 19 B.C.E. Beginning with…

the legend of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who founded a settlement in Italy, celebrates the Roman Empire's expansion and the achievements of Emperor Augustus. Verse translation by Robert Fagles. 2006

The Annotated classic fairy tales (Annotated #0)

By Maria Tatar. 2002

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Folklore, fables and fairy tales, General fictionCriticism
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Twenty-six folk tales with universal currency in the Western world. Introductory commentary and annotations to salient passages in each story enrich understanding by providing cultural, historical, and psychological context. 2002

The magical worlds of Harry Potter: a treasury of myths, legends, and fascinating facts

By David Colbert. 2002

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesPoetry, Criticism
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Examines the link between the Harry Potter books' images, characters, and themes and their roots in myths and folklore--decoding Rowling's…

clues to reveal hidden meanings. Discusses magic spells, supernatural beasts, the origin of names, and facts about wizards. For grades 4-7. 2001

No go the bogeyman: scaring, lulling, and making mock

By Marina Warner. 1999

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesPsychology, Self help, Criticism
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Examines art, folktales, and myths for themes of terror usually manifest in male figures such as bogeys, giants, ogres, and…

cannibals. Develops into "a cultural exploration of fear, its vehicles, and its ambiguous charge of pleasure and pain." Spans material dating from ancient Greece to modern Hollywood. 1998

From the beast to the blonde: on fairy tales and their tellers

By Marina Warner. 1995

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesWomen biography, Criticism, General non-fiction
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Although most familiar fairy tales were documented by men, the author points out that it was women storytellers who passed…

down the "old wives' tales" and their morals. The cultural and historic roles of these storytellers are presented with a feminist perspective. The book also examines recurrent themes and symbolism in familiar tales, such as the beast/man and the damsel with blond hair

Dear Peter Rabbit

By Alma Flor Ada, Leslie Tryon. 1994

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General fiction, Animal stories, Folklore, fables and fairy talesCriticism
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Remember the three pigs who built houses of straw, sticks, and bricks? Goldilocks, who broke Baby Bear's chair? Peter Rabbit,…

who barely escaped from Mr. McGregor's garden? Now Pig One wants Peter Rabbit to come to a housewarming at his new straw house, and the Bears have invited Goldilocks for cake. Peter Rabbit has a cold from hiding in Mr. McGregor's watering can, but finally they all gather for a party at Goldilocks's house. For grades K-3

Women who run with the wolves: myths and stories of the wild woman archetype

By Clarissa Pinkola Estés. 1992

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesBestsellers (Non-fiction), General non-fiction, Customs and cultures, Psychology
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Estes, a Jungian analyst and storyteller, uses fairytales and myths to illustrate the female "wild" or instinctive nature so often…

repressed in society. In addition to using the medicine of these stories, Estes suggests that women should mimic the traits of wolves to tap their own dormant wildness. Of her ten "general wolf rules for life," Estes emphasizes "howl often." Bestseller. 1992

The cry for myth

By Rollo May. 1991

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesPsychology
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A popular therapist describes the role myths play in our lives. May claims that contemporary society, lacking heroes and myths…

of its own, looks to the past for meaning and a sense of belonging to a higher order. He traces myths from ancient Greek tragedies to modern fairy tales, and cites case studies and literary references as evidence that many Americans are interested in myths of other cultures. He believes that the missing link is often spiritual

The hero's journey: the world of Joseph Campbell : Joseph Campbell on his life and work

By Joseph Campbell, Phil Cousineau. 1990

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Folklore, fables and fairy talesReligion, Biography, Historical biography, Literature biography, General non-fiction, Psychology
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Campbell's lifelong interest in the similarities between art, religion, mythology, psychology, and literature is explored in this series of interviews.…

Traces his development of a personal revelation of "inner bliss" and the ability to translate the eternal myths into everyday experiences. Outgrowth of the film Hero with a Thousand Faces. 1990

The uses of enchantment: the meaning and importance of fairy tales

By Bruno Bettelheim. 1976

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This distinguished child psychologist illuminates the content of great fairy tales and shows specifically how they help children cope with themselves and the world. 1976

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