Cultural History of Fairy Tales

The Cultural Histories Series A Cultural History of Fairy Tales explores how fairy tales have changed over centuries, revealing our fears and hopes. Over 50 experts contribute to six volumes covering antiquity to the present, with chapters on forms of the marvelous, adaptation, gender and sexuality, humans and non-humans, monsters and the monstrous, spaces, socialization, and power. The digital product is available to institutions by annual subscription or on perpetual access.

Format: Mixed media product
Publication date: 15 July 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The fairy tales of different cultures have undergone significant transformations over centuries, reflecting the changing societal values, beliefs, and experiences of different societies. These tales, which have been passed down through generations, serve as a reflection of our fears, hopes, and dreams.

In a comprehensive work that spans over 2,500 years, a team of over 50 experts has come together to address these ambitious questions. Each contributor offers their overview of a specific theme applied to a particular period in history, providing a rich and diverse perspective on the evolution of fairy tales.

Through the use of a wide range of case material, the experts illustrate broad trends and nuances of the fairy tale in Western culture, from antiquity to the present. The six volumes in this series cover various periods, including Antiquity (500 BCE to 800 CE), Medieval Age (800 to 1450), The Age of the Marvelous (1450 to 1650), The Long Eighteenth Century (1650 to 1800), The Long Nineteenth Century (1800 to 1920), and The Modern Age (1920 to the present).

The themes explored in these volumes are diverse and captivating. They include forms of the marvelous, adaptation, gender and sexuality, humans and non-humans, monsters and the monstrous, spaces, socialization, and power. Each chapter title is identical across all six volumes, allowing readers to choose to read about a specific period in one of the volumes or to follow a theme across history by reading the relevant chapter in each of the six.

The Cultural Histories Series, of which A Cultural History of Fairy Tales is a part, aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of cultural history. Titles in the series are available as hardcover sets for libraries needing just one subject or preferring a tangible reference for their shelves, as well as part of a fully-searchable digital library. The digital product is available to institutions through annual subscription or on perpetual access via {URL}.

In conclusion, The Cultural Histories Series: A Cultural History of Fairy Tales is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of fairy tales across different cultures and periods. By examining the themes and narratives of these tales, we can gain a deeper understanding of our own fears, hopes, and dreams, as well as the broader cultural and historical context in which they were created.

Weight: 3874g
Dimension: 180 x 257 x 105 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350095731