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Routledge - The Myth of Persephone in Girls' Fantasy Literature

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Explore the deep connections between ancient mythology and children's stories in this scholarly work from Routledge. In "The Myth of Persephone in Girls' Fantasy Literature," Blackford examines how the Persephone myth has shaped storytelling for generations. This book provides a historical look at the appeal of these myths starting in the nineteenth century and follows their presence through the twentieth century. Readers will find a detailed analysis of how figures like Persephone, Demeter, and Hades appear in famous literary works. The text traces these themes through a wide range of beloved stories, from the nineteenth-century classics to modern phenomena. By examining developmental patterns and cultural anxieties, this book offers a unique perspective on how myth influences the fantasy worlds found in literature written for young readers.

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Traces the historical appeal of the Persephone myth from the nineteenth century through the twentieth century.

Analyzes the roles of Persephone, Demeter, and Hades across various eras of girls' fantasy literature.

Examines classic works including E. T. A. Hoffmann's Nutcracker and Mouse King and Louisa May Alcott's Little Women.

Studies themes in Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights and J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy.

Includes analysis of Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden and E. B. White's Charlotte's Web.

Connects mythological patterns to modern hits like Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Twilight.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415895413
Category: Books > Subjects > Mind, Body & Spirit > Mythology > Folklore
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 September 2011
Listed Since: 21 January 2011

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