Feminine in Fairy Tales (Paperback)

~ Marie-Louise Von Franz (Author) "Women in the Western world nowadays seem to seek images which could define their identity..." (more)
Key Phrases: negative mother complex, positive mother complex, animus possession, Baba Yaga, Fairy Tabe, Fairy Talle (more...)

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Product Description

In this engaging commentary, the distinguished analyst and author Marie-Louise von Franz shows how the Feminine reveals itself in fairy tales of German, Russian, Scandivian, and Eskimo origin, including familiar stories such as "Sleeping Beauty, " "Snow White and Rose Red, " and "Rumpelstiltskin." Some tales, she points out, offer insights into the psychology of women, while others reflect the problems and characteristics of the anima, the inner femininity of men. Dr. von Franz discusses the archetypes and symbolic themes that appear in fairy tales as well as dreams and fantasies, draws practical advice from the tales, and demonstrates its application in case studies from her analytical practice.

About the Author

Marie-Louise von Franz (1915–1998) was the foremost student of C. G. Jung, with whom she worked closely from 1934 until his death in 1961. A founder of the C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich, she published widely on subjects including alchemy, dreams, fairy tales, personality types, and psychotherapy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Shambhala; Revised edition (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157062609X
• ISBN-13: 978-1570626098
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #246,808 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening Discernment Between the Feminine & Anima, January 23, 2001

By	"kewoodworth" (everywhere) - See all my reviews

There are not very many fairy tales geared towards the real woman and the real woman's needs and life journey. Most fairy tales with female characters are based around the real man's inner woman - the anima. Von Franz accurately points out some of the fairy tales which point the way to healing for women, and delves into the meaning of their symbols. Even those who only have a rudimentary idea of Jungian concepts would learn a lot from The Feminine in Fairy Tales. I have read the book several times, learning more and more from each reading. I highly recommend it.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening Discernment Between the Feminine & Anima, January 18, 2004

By	Katharina Woodworth "aquafemina" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There are not very many fairy tales geared towards the real woman and the real woman's needs and life journey. Most fairy tales with female characters are based around the real man's inner woman - the anima. Von Franz accurately points out some of the fairy tales which point the way to healing for women, and delves into the meaning of their symbols. Even those who only have a rudimentary idea of Jungian concepts would learn a lot from The Feminine in Fairy Tales. I have read the book several times, learning more and more from each reading. I highly recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Archetype in Fairy Tale, May 24, 2007

By	C. Rizzolo (CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a rich source of understanding for anyone interested in working to understand the deeper meanings of fairy tales in the cultures of the world.