This is an illuminating, irresistible, and unique anthology of fairy tales written by some of the most notable writers of the Victorian period. Presented chronologically, the twenty-two tales in this volume, by such masters of storytelling as Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, Rudyard Kipling, and Edith Nesbitt, will enthrall readers of all ages. Most of the tales are accompanied by their original illustrations, including work by some of the best known illustrators of the time. Through his insightful introduction to the collection and his introduction to each tale, Jack Zipes brings to life the history of the development of the fairy tale, presents background material on the authors, and describes the role the fairy tale played in Victorian society.
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Fairy Tales Not to Miss,
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This review is from: Victorian Fairy Tales: The Revolt of the Fairies and Elves (Paperback)
A wonderful collection of lesser-known Victorian fairy tales. The anthology includes well-known writers such as Lewis Carroll, Edith Nesbit, and Rudyard Kipling - as well as 19 others. Black and white illustrations are included, and add to the fun.
It's a great book to have in the spare bedroom for guests to thumb through, or even out in the living room. Pick it up - you won't be able to put it down!
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ATHERINE SINCLAIR (1800-64) was born and educated in Edinburgh, Scotland. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wisest dragon, magic fishbone, literary fairy tale, grain jar, happy prince, moulded ceiling, red frock, water fairy, water fairies, great lamp Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aunt Rosa, Lady Jane, Golden River, Princess Alicia, Master No-book, Colonel Ashford, Mushroom Land, Prince Comical, Princess Niente, Red Riding-Hood, Treasure Valley, Blue Bird, Red House, Princess Ursula, Royal Highness, Prince Halbert, Princess Fleur-de-lis, Uncle David's Nonsensical Story, George Cruikshank, Kenneth Grahame, Madame de Bricabrac, Madame de Girouette, The Ogre Courting, The Potted Princess, The Reluctant Dragon New!
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ATHERINE SINCLAIR (1800-64) was born and educated in Edinburgh, Scotland. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wisest dragon, magic fishbone, literary fairy tale, grain jar, happy prince, moulded ceiling, red frock, water fairy, water fairies, great lamp Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aunt Rosa, Lady Jane, Golden River, Princess Alicia, Master No-book, Colonel Ashford, Mushroom Land, Prince Comical, Princess Niente, Red Riding-Hood, Treasure Valley, Blue Bird, Red House, Princess Ursula, Royal Highness, Prince Halbert, Princess Fleur-de-lis, Uncle David's Nonsensical Story, George Cruikshank, Kenneth Grahame, Madame de Bricabrac, Madame de Girouette, The Ogre Courting, The Potted Princess, The Reluctant Dragon New!
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- Social Dreaming: Dickens and the Fairy Tale (Studies in Major Literary Authors) by Elaine Ostry on 5 pages
- Language and Control in Children's Literature by Murray Knowles on 4 pages
- National Dreams: The Remaking of Fairy Tales in Nineteenth-Century England by Jennifer Schacker in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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