Postmodern Fairy Tales: Gender and Narrative Strategies (Bacchilega Cristina)(Paperback)

Postmodern Fairy Tales: Gender and Narrative Strategies (Bacchilega Cristina)(Paperback)

'An extraordinary book, and a 'first' on the topic. . . . Bacchilega has a remarkable capacity to reveal the intersections of folklore, literature, and film. Her interpretations of classical folk-tale types and their postmodern revisions . . . are

The Pomegranates and Other Modern Italian Fairy Tales (Mazzoni Cristina)(Paperback)

A collection of magical Italian folk and fairy tales--most appearing here in English for the first time The Pomegranates and Other Modern Italian Fairy Tales presents twenty magical stories published between 1875 and 1914, following Italy's political unification. In those decades of political and

The Penguin Book of Mermaids (Bacchilega Cristina)(Paperback)

Dive into centuries of mermaid lore with these captivating tales from around the world. A Penguin Classic Among the oldest and most popular mythical beings, mermaids and other merfolk have captured the imagination since long before Ariel sold her voice to a sea witch in the beloved Disney film

Brothers & Beasts: An Anthology of Men on Fairy Tales (Zipes Jack)(Paperback)

Despite the availability of several eloquent gender studies of fairy tales, a popular reference on men and fairy tales has so far been nonexistent. Brothers and Beasts offers a new perspective by allowing twenty-three male writers the chance to explore their artistic and emotional relationship to

Gender Reckonings: New Social Theory and Research (Messerschmidt James W.)(Paperback)

Vivid narratives, fresh insights, and new theories on where gender theory and research stand today Since scholars began interrogating the meaning of gender and sexuality in society, this field has become essential to the study of sociology. Gender Reckonings aims to map new directions for

Indian Fairy Tales (Jacobs Joseph)(Paperback)

Soils and national characteristics differ, but fairy tales are the same in plot and incidents the world over. So proved the leading British folklorist Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) with this now classic volume of 29 traditional tales from India, including some of the oldest recorded tales known.'The

Sandman Box Set - Neil Gaiman

Weaving together ancient mythology, folklore, and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision, Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death. The Sandman universe is a master-creation following Dream, also known as Morpheus, lord of the Dreaming -- a

Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends (Adams Emma)(Paperback / softback)

A complete collection of much loved fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. A sky-high beanstalk, a sleeping princess or a bewitched prince - you're guaranteed to find your favourite fairy tales right here. Including: The Little Mermaid, Morozko, The Snow Queen,

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Frosty Fairy Tale (Peppa Pig)(Paperback / softback)

Peppa and George are in their very own frosty fairy tale!Once upon a time it was a snowy day, and Granny and Grandpa Pig had a surprise for Peppa and George - they were all going to Frosty Kingdom! They set off in the sleigh and met the Sugar Plum Fairy on the way! Who else will they see on their

Fairy Tales: Goldilocks and the Three Bears(Paperback / softback)

A simple, humorous retelling of the classic fairy tale with fun and fresh illustrations by Ed Bryan. When Goldilocks gets lost in the woods, she finds herself at a cosy little

Folk and Fairy Tales - Concise Edition (Hallett Martin)(Paperback)

Magical Fairy Tales - Contains 30 classic tales (Blyton Enid)(Paperback / softback)

A brand-new collection of magical short stories and fairy tales from the world's favourite storyteller Enid

Mixed Up Fairy Tales (Robinson Hilary)(Paperback)

This hilarious flap book allows you to mix and match fairy tales and create your own sensible or silly stories! Great

Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan (Jarvie Gordon)(Paperback / softback)

A collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrates Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition. It offers a chosen combination of old favorites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and

Welsh Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends (Fayers Claire)(Paperback / softback)

Enjoy Wales's rich heritage of myth and fairy tales, re-told for young readers. From magical Welsh dragons that destroy a castle night after night, to a princess made out of flowers and a fairy changeling bother, this book includes traditional favourites and classic myths and legends from Welsh

Gender Swapped Fairy Tales (Fransman Karrie)(Pevná vazba)

Imagine a world where kings prick their fingers as they sew, wolves wear heels, and princesses race to rescue sleeping princes... People have been telling fairy tales to their children for hundreds of years. And for almost as long, people have been rewriting those fairy tales - to help their

Therapeutic Fairy Tales: For Children and Families Going Through Troubling Times (Jones Pia)(Paperback)

Therapeutic Fairy Tales are a series of short, modern tales, dedicated to supporting young children through challenging situations of life and loss, covering diverse themes such as family breakdown, untreatable illness, and parental depression. Each short story is brought to life by engaging,

Rabunzel - Fairy Tales for the Fearless (Jones Gareth P)(Paperback / softback)

A uniquely silly and rebellious twist on a favourite fairy tale - with a fabulously foiled cover! 'Rabunzel, Rabunzel, let down your

A real-life fairy tale: Michael Jackson and me (Linehan Talitha)(Paperback)

A real-life fairy tale: Michael Jackson and me is a memoir by Irish fan Talitha Linehan, in which she describes seeing Michael perform at 17 HIStory concerts, meeting him at hotels and venues across Europe, the US, and Asia, spending a day with him at Neverland Valley, and becoming a daily presence

Shadow and Evil in Fairy Tales (Von Franz Marie-Louise)(Paperback)

A renowned psychologist examines fairy tales through a Jungian lens, revealing what they can teach us about the darkest parts of human behavior and thinking Fairy tales seem to be innocent stories, yet they contain profound lessons for those who would dive deep into their waters of meaning. In this

The Two-State Delusion: Israel and Palestine--A Tale of Two Narratives (O'Malley Padraig)(Paperback)

Bear-y Tale (Browne Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

The fairy-tale adventure of a little white bear and his magic

#HashtagActivism: Networks of Race and Gender Justice (Jackson Sarah J.)(Paperback)

How marginalized groups use Twitter to advance counter-narratives, preempt political spin, and build diverse networks of dissent.The power of hashtag activism became clear in 2011, when #IranElection served as an organizing tool for Iranians protesting a disputed election and offered a global

Workers' Tales: Socialist Fairy Tales, Fables, and Allegories from Great Britain (Rosen Michael)(Paperback)

A collection of political tales--first published in British workers' magazines--selected and introduced by acclaimed critic and author Michael Rosen In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, unique tales inspired by traditional literary forms appeared frequently in socialist-leaning