Isbn: 9781334702174 - libraries and readers (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the theoretical implications of comparatively studying various iterations and versions of the same narrative, particularly in the context of popular literature and folklore tales. The author argues that these narratives reveal and reflect many of the anxieties and preoccupations of their time, and that by analyzing them, we can identify deeper ideological, social, and political trends. The book delves into particular case studies like the tales of Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella, ranging across many versions, from the original grim fairytales to the sanitized versions popularized by Disney. At the same time, the author also brings in analysis of films and other narrative forms. The book thus offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the power of narratives, and their capacity to both shape and reflect the concerns of different cultures and societies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…