Tales, Then and Now: More Folktales As Literary Fictions for Young Adults [Paperback]

Anna E. Altmann (Author), Gail de Vos (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563088312 | ISBN-13: 978-1563088315 | Publication Date: October 15, 2001 | Edition: annotated edition

Altmann and de Vos are back with more great ideas for exploring contemporary reworkings of classic folk and fairy tales that appeal to teen readers. If you loved New Tales for Old (Libraries Unlimited, 1999), this new work will be sure to please. Following the same format, each story includes tale type numbers, motifs, and lists of reworkings arranged by genre, and suggestions for classroom extensions. INSIDE: Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, Tam Lin, Thomas the Rhymer, and five fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The companion volume to New Tales for Old (Libraries Unlimited, 1999) deals with reworkings of four folktales and five literary fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. In-depth treatments of "Beauty and the Beast," "Tam Lin," "Thomas the Rhymer," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and the five Andersen tales include a list of motifs, the tale type, and synopsis of the historical background of both the tale and its various avatars as a book folktale. A chronological listing of critical interpretations is followed by a discussion of reworkings of the tale in forms accessible to young adults (both print and online), and a comprehensive list of references. Classroom extensions tie the story under consideration to related literature as well as to life in general. Involvingly written, accessible, and well laid out, Tales, Then and Now offers high- school, college, and university instructors, as well as story tellers and librarians, a sound source of both information and inspiration. Ann Welton
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Review

“This scholarly and accesible work is an exceedingly useful resource for young adult librarians and school library media specialists, for storytellers, and for teachers introducing the study of fairy tales into the classroom. It is recommended for all those interested in the study and research of fairy tales, including students from graduate to junior high and high school level.”–www.childrenslit.com

“...I find this new volume a valuable supplement to the first. Both volumes will be useful to storytellers, librarians, researchers, and teachers in high schools, colleges, and universities. ...these annotated bibliographies make a solid contribution to the literary study of folktales. Studying them provides a pathway to a wealth of reading opportunities awaiting anyone who delights in such retold tales.”–Marvels & Tales: Journal of Fairy-Tale Studies

“An excellent resource for research and classroom discussion...immensely readable.”–Kliatt

“Fascinating reading for anyone who loves and respects the old tales, and wants to delve further into them.”–Territorial Tattler

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Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited; annotated edition edition (October 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563088312
• ISBN-13: 978-1563088315
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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