Tales, Then and Now: More Folktales As Literary Fictions for Young Adults by Anna E. Altmann
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From School Library Journal
An extensive study of the nature of folktale precedes chapters on "Cinderella," "The Frog King," "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Rapunzel," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Snow White." The in-depth analysis of each tale includes the Aarne-Thompson Tale Type and Motifs (explained in the introduction); a history of the tale; critical interpretations; reworkings based on the tale (novels, short stories, films, poetry, picture books, etc.); Internet resources; follow-up classroom exercises; and an extensive bibliography. The text is accessible, the organization of the material is excellent, and the quotations from other scholars illustrate concepts well. There is a wealth of information on which to base a study unit. The works of Jack Zipes and Peter and Iona Opie cover some of the same topics, yet de Vos and Altmann provide a feast for fans of folklore and for storytellers. An excellent resource.
Judy Sokoll, formerly at Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Does "Cinderella" reinforce sexist values? What did Disney do to the Snow White story? Are rape and violence at the core of "Little Red Riding Hood" ? What's that "frog" doing in the princess' bed? High-school teachers and librarians will find a lot in this lively guide to stimulate discussion about the old childhood stories and about all the new versions of traditional fairy tales that are being told now for YAs and adults in fiction, film, opera, poetry, and on the Internet. After a general, scholarly introduction, the authors devote a chapter each to "Cinderella," "The Frog King," "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Rapunzel," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Snow White." In each case, they list tale types and motifs, and discuss the historical development of the story, various versions, and critical interpretations, including psychoanalytic, feminist, and literary viewpoints, and the comments of leading folklorists. There are classroom suggestions and useful bibliographies to surprise kids into thinking about the stories they thought they knew. Hazel Rochman
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An extensive study of the nature of folktale precedes chapters on "Cinderella," "The Frog King," "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Rapunzel," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Snow White." The in-depth analysis of each tale includes the Aarne-Thompson Tale Type and Motifs (explained in the introduction); a history of the tale; critical interpretations; reworkings based on the tale (novels, short stories, films, poetry, picture books, etc.); Internet resources; follow-up classroom exercises; and an extensive bibliography. The text is accessible, the organization of the material is excellent, and the quotations from other scholars illustrate concepts well. There is a wealth of information on which to base a study unit. The works of Jack Zipes and Peter and Iona Opie cover some of the same topics, yet de Vos and Altmann provide a feast for fans of folklore and for storytellers. An excellent resource.
Judy Sokoll, formerly at Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Does "Cinderella" reinforce sexist values? What did Disney do to the Snow White story? Are rape and violence at the core of "Little Red Riding Hood" ? What's that "frog" doing in the princess' bed? High-school teachers and librarians will find a lot in this lively guide to stimulate discussion about the old childhood stories and about all the new versions of traditional fairy tales that are being told now for YAs and adults in fiction, film, opera, poetry, and on the Internet. After a general, scholarly introduction, the authors devote a chapter each to "Cinderella," "The Frog King," "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Rapunzel," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Snow White." In each case, they list tale types and motifs, and discuss the historical development of the story, various versions, and critical interpretations, including psychoanalytic, feminist, and literary viewpoints, and the comments of leading folklorists. There are classroom suggestions and useful bibliographies to surprise kids into thinking about the stories they thought they knew. Hazel Rochman
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- Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre by Jack Zipes on page 109, and Back Matter
- The Annotated Brothers Grimm by Jacob Grimm in Back Matter
- Recycling Red Riding Hood (Children's Literature and Culture (Routledge (Firm)), 23.) by Sandra Beckett in Back Matter
- Speaking Out: Storytelling and Creative Drama for Children by Jack Zipes in Back Matter
- Children Tell Stories: Teaching and Using Storytelling in the Classroom (Multimedia DVD included with the book) by Martha Hamilton on page 199
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