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Routledge - Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales and Culture

Name: Routledge - Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales and Culture
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the profound influence of storytelling with Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales, Children, and the Culture Industry by Jack Zipes. Published by Routledge, this work examines how fairy tales shape both children and adults across different eras and cultures. Moving from the Renaissance to the modern day, the book investigates the role of these stories in the socialization of children and their presence in media. Readers will find a deep analysis of how fairy tales transition from oral traditions to the big and little screen. The text looks at specific historical and cultural examples, including Straparola's sixteenth-century version of Puss in Boots compared to a 1922 film adaptation. It also examines the themes within Hansel and Gretel and the different versions of Pinocchio, from Collodi to Walt Disney. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the impact of literature and media on social development and cultural history.

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Covers the evolution of fairy tales from the Renaissance period to the present day.

Analyzes the impact of storytelling on the socialization of children and its effects on adults.

Examines the transition of fairy tales from traditional literature to film and screen media.

Provides comparative studies of classic stories like Puss in Boots and Pinocchio.

Explores the relationship between fairy tales and the broader culture industry.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415918502
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Children's Literature Studies
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 17 April 1997
Listed Since: 08 February 2007

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