Folklore studies / Study of myth Books

Book SynopsisFrom the stories of wives and their lovers to those of kings and their conquests, to the overarching story of Shahrazad and Shahryar, the tales of the Arabian Nights have offered countless audiences entertainment and enjoyment as well as serving as cautionary stories. An outstanding piece of world literature, the Arabian Nights provide a lively and interesting way of exploring aspects of sexuality, romance, gender, culture, wealth, and politics. Looking at a wide range of the tales, David Ghanim offers a rigorous exploration of their profound sexuality: looking at both the context in which they were written and organised, as well as their legacy. By including accounts of heterosexuality, homosexuality, cuckoldry, insatiable lust, promiscuity, rape, incest, bestiality, demonic sexuality, and erotica, Ghanim highlights the complexity and dynamism of medieval sexuality, the active role of women in sexual activities, and the prevailing positive outlook on sexual liaison and gender mixing.Trade Review'In this daring and insightful work, David Ghanim offers an intensive and perceptive analytical exploration and expounding of the sexual facets in the Nights, adding to his repertoire of serious and reflective studies of various aspects of gender in Middle Eastern cultures. He highlights and elucidates the still considered tabued issues of sexuality and erotica in a variety of contexts.' Hasan el-Shamy, Indiana University'An interesting and comprehensive picture of the rich, lively, and in some ways astonishingly permissive variety of sexual relations in the medieval Middle East. By providing an illuminating portrayal of the vibrant intellectual life of the urban elites, and medieval classical Arabic literature and anecdotes, the book offers a historical context that would challenge many prevalent perceptions about life in the region.' Haideh Moghissi, York University, Toronto'David Ghanim's book is an excellent exploration of perhaps the most central theme linking the various tales in One Thousand and One Nights, the varieties and vicissitudes of human sexuality, particularly how women assert their power.' Daniel Beaumont, University of Rochester, New York'In its information so painstakingly gathered, this book is by any standards both revealing and gripping. The author clearly knows his subject.' Abdul Sattar Jawad, Duke University, North CarolinaTable of Contents1. Alluring sexuality; 2. Inexorable sexuality; 3. Insatiable lust; 4. Demonic sexuality; 5. Rape and incest; 6. Promiscuous life; 7. Transgressive adultery; 8. Sexual perfidy; 9. Tales of cuckoldry; 10. Lesbian encounter; 11. Tempting pederasty; 12. Hedonistic narrative.

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Book Synopsis''A gorgeous epic . . . Wholly absorbing. I adored it'' MARIAN KEYES''This sweeping, absorbing story is a treat'' ADELE PARKS''A compelling story of female friendship, dark secrets and family bonds that pulls you in and won''t let go'' ROSANNA LEY''If you love atmospheric stories about old houses, families and secrets, this is for you'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING''A gorgeous story to get immersed in'' PrimaBY SUMMER''S END, THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE . . . ''It''s a funny old house. They have this ceremony every summer . . . There''s an old chapel, in the grounds of the house. Half-derelict. The Hunters keep bees in there. Every year, on the same day, the family processes to the chapel. They open the combs, taste the honey. Take it back to the house. Half for them -'' my father winced, as though he had bitten down on a sore tooth. ''And half for us.''Catherine, a succTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE BELOVED GIRLS:'Wow, was this book stunning or what? It stole my heart and never gave it back. ' * Reader review *'I'm still reeling from reading this book . . . Wow!' * Reader review *'Wow! This book pulled me in from the beginning . . . A five star read' * Reader review *'A compelling story of female friendship, dark secrets and family bonds that pulls you in and won't let go' * Rosanna Ley *'This is the most gripping, atmospheric book, heavy with mystery and intriguing right till the end. I loved it' * Sophie Kinsella *'A gorgeous epic . . . Wholly absorbing. I adored it!' * Marian Keyes *'A rich and sweeping tale as dark and delicious as the hive's special honey' * Wendy Holden, Daily Mail *'Bewitching, beguiling and utterly beautiful, The Beloved Girls will pull you into their mysterious and enchanted world and never let you go. With a cast of compelling characters and a labyrinthine plot, it's a page-turner of the most luxurious kind - a real escape' * Veronica Henry *'This sweeping, absorbing story is a treat' * Adele Parks *'A gorgeous, Gothic and gripping big-house mystery' * Red *'Taut as a drumskin and thrumming with tension . . . You'll stay up well past your bedtime to finish this atmospheric read' * HEAT *'A thumping good read . . . Completely absorbing' * Sam Baker, Noon *'A compelling family drama' * Woman & Home *'This immersive read is a real treat' * Bella *'A compelling and atmospheric read' * The Sun *'A gorgeous story to get immersed in' * Prima *'Full of evocative description of time and place, the sense of "something about to happen" keeps you turning the pages' * Choice *'An absorbing, sweeping drama to get lost in' * Sunday Express, S Mag *'A compelling read . . . With a strong sense of place' * My Weekly *PRAISE FOR HARRIET EVANS:'Comfort reading of the highest order' * India Knight *'A sweeping novel you won't put down' * Katie Fforde *'Richly layered . . . Unforgettable . . . This is a story to get truly lost in' * Isabelle Broom *'She reels you in and then you're hooked, right to the last page' * Patricia Scanlan *'Atmospheric and altogether wonderful' * Lesley Pearse *'I love it on so many levels, the immense feeling of place, the slow, irresistible sense of being drawn deep into the family and its story, and the strange hovering of menace somewhere in the idyll. Wonderful' * Penny Vincenzi *'Spellbinding' * Independent *'Gripping' * Irish Times *'Gorgeous' * Stylist *'A poignant story of love and loss' * Daily Mail ‘Must Reads’ *'I can't remember the last time I was so enthralled' * Red *'Epic, absorbing ... Full of intrigue and emotion' * Fabulous *'By turns painfully sad and heart-lifting, with characters that stay with you' * Good Housekeeping *'Authentic and satisfying. An immersive mystery' * Woman & Home *'A poignant tale' * Woman *If you love atmospheric stories about old houses, families and secrets, this is for you * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisThe Aesir are dead, and the Vanir, now uncontested in their divinity, come to claim what is left of the Nine Realms. The War Clans must oppose, or align with, these new foes.Ragnarok: The Vanir features new Godsparks that War Clans may harness to combat the marauding Vanir, as well as new scenarios, monsters, and options to further develop players' campaigns.

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Book Synopsis*An Oprah Magazine Most Anticipated Book of 2021**A Woman & Home Top Four Literary Read**A lovereading.co.uk Star Book* And they lived happily ever after . . . didn't they?Cinderella married the man of her dreams - the perfect ending she deserved after diligently following all the fairy-tale rules. Yet now, two children and thirteen-and-a-half years later, things have gone badly wrong. One night, she sneaks out of the palace to get help from the Witch who, for a price, offers love potions to disgruntled housewives. But as the old hag flings the last ingredients into the cauldron, Cinderella doesn't ask for a love spell to win back her Prince Charming. Instead, she wants him dead. Endlessly surprising and wildly inventive, The Charmed Wife is a sophisticated literary fairy tale for the twenty-first century that weaves together time and place, fantasy and reality, to conjure a world unlike any other. Nothing in it is quite what it seems, and the twists and turns of its magical, dark, swiftly shifting paths take us deep into the heart of romance, marriage and the very nature of storytelling.'Dark and dreamy. Inside the plot, magic comes and goes. But inside the reader, it's all magic - all of us happily caught in Grushin's hypnotic spell.' - Karen Joy Fowler, author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves and The Jane Austen Book Club'Fall under its charms, I dare you' - Gregory Maguire, author of WickedA powerful, provocative and quite wonderful modern literary fairy tale. I danced through the deep dark magic of The Charmed Wife - long live the fairy tale that lives beyond "happily ever after".' - lovereading.co.uk'Surprising, darkly comedic and enchanting' - CNN'Genre-bending and darkly comic, Grushin's fourth novel is a weird and wonderful triumph.' - Oprah MagazineTrade ReviewDoes for fairy tales what Bridgerton has done for Regency England * Mail on Sunday *Pure escapism * Sun *The comedy is devastating in this autopsy of a marriage that dies of "happily ever after" syndrome. Seldom has such emotional realism been spied in the precincts of wild magic. This alumna of the Cinderella marriage is overwhelmed, over-enchanted, and so over it. Fall under its charms, I dare you. * Gregory Maguire, author of WICKED *Different and compelling * Daily Mail *Dark and dreamy. Inside the plot, magic comes and goes. But inside the reader, it's all magic - all of us happily caught in Grushin's hypnotic spell. * Karen Joy Fowler, author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves *Surprising, darkly comedic and enchanting * CNN *THE CHARMED WIFE is a thought-provoking, wickedly clever, and beautifully written fairy tale character study that enchants at every turn. Olga Grushin dissects fairy tales, marriage, and the messy human heart with a pen as sharp as any scalpel. * Melissa Bashardoust *Lush and powerful, The Charmed Wife is brimful of magic and the seething darkness that lies beneath the glittering surface of every good fairy tale. * Leife Shallcross, author of The Beast's Heart *In The Charmed Wife, Olga Grushin turns the fairy tale romance on its head, and then just keeps turning it, playfully, subversively, brilliantly: a feat of fierce imagination. * Jess Walter, author of Beautiful Ruins *A powerful, provocative and quite wonderful modern literary fairy tale, but if you enter expecting 'happily ever after' you'll be sorely disappointed. Rather than sugar and spice and all things nice, you'll instead find a novel brimming with exquisitely sharp and pointed attitude. Thirteen and a half years after Cinderella married the man of her dreams and she's had enough, she wants out. The prologue pierces love, and binds hate, firmly setting the tone, yet wicked humour and gentle observations also tickle the page. The echoes of well known fairy tales make themselves felt, adding to the enchantment. There is much to take delight in, yet beware, all magic is paid for and you'll need to be on the look out for hidden snares. I adore the tale that runs alongside the main story, of the two mice that accompanied Cinderella and live in a world circling through an entire civilisation. How easy it is to view what you want to see, rather than what is actually there. As the fairy tale splinters and a shimmer of reality breaks through, I found my thoughts tossed high in the air, and where they will land, I still don't know. So bright, so clever, and thought-provoking this just had to sit as a Liz Pick of the Month. I danced through the deep dark magic of The Charmed Wife, long live the fairy tale that lives beyond 'happily ever after'. * Lovereading.co.uk *

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Book Synopsis'Rebecca meets The Secret History. Gloriously dark, gloriously gothic' Sara Collins, Costa First Novel Award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton For 150 years, Caldonbrae Hall has loomed high above the Scottish cliffs as a beacon of excellence in the ancestral castle of Lord William Hope. A boarding school for girls, it promises that its pupils will emerge 'resilient and ready to serve society'. Into its illustrious midst steps Rose Christie, a 26-year-old Classics teacher and new head of department. Rose is overwhelmed by the institution: its arcane traditions, unrivalled prestige, and terrifyingly cool, vindictive students. Her classroom becomes her haven, where the stories of fearless women from ancient Greek and Roman history ignite the curiosity of the girls she teaches and, unknowingly, the suspicions of the powers that be. But as Rose uncovers the darkness that beats at the very heart of Caldonbrae, the lines between myth and reality grow ever more blurred. It will be up to Rose - and the fierce young women she has come to love - to find a way to escape the fate the school has in store for them, before it is too late. Perfect for fans of Margaret Atwood and Madeline Miller, Madam is a darkly feminist tale with an electrifying cast of heroines you won't soon forget.______________________'Imagine if Donna Tartt and Margaret Atwood got together to write a creepy, suspenseful novel . . . Brooding and unsettling, Wynne paints a gorgeous picture that only serves to camouflage the dark secrets she's hidden within' - Chandler Baker, author of Whisper Network'The simmering menace and mystery kept me absolutely gripped . . . This was a smouldering slow burn of a novel that I could not put down' - Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne'Strange, dark, and utterly consuming . . . I loved it' - Katie Lowe, author of The Furies'Chilling, eerie and very clever. I devoured it' - Polly Crosby, author of The Illustrated Child'A thrilling debut, reminiscent of Du Maurier. The narrative, written in precise prose with beautifully crafted characters, barrels along at pace, leaving us breathless at each twist and turn. A truly wonderful read' - Nydia Hetherington, author of A Girl Made Of Air'I ripped through it and thoroughly enjoyed the ride . . . A highly entertaining and atmospheric read' - Kate Sawyer, author of The Stranding'Full of fire and light, written with a passionate intensity . . . Madam is a book that shimmers . . . It's an extraordinary achievement' - Now and Fen blogTrade ReviewRebecca meets The Secret History. Gloriously dark, gloriously gothic * Sara Collins, author of THE CONFESSIONS OF FRANNIE LANGTON *Imagine if Donna Tartt and Margaret Atwood got together to write a creepy, suspenseful novel about a school for young women in the Scottish Highlands. The result is Madam, a book I couldn't for the life of me put down. Brooding and unsettling, Wynne paints a gorgeous picture that only serves to camouflage the dark secrets she's hidden within * Chandler Baker, author of WHISPER NETWORK *The simmering menace and mystery kept me absolutely gripped. It gave me the same feeling as when I read The Secret History and put me in mind of The Furies. I loved the clever interweaving stories of the classical women of ancient myth and history with the tantalising reveal of the horrifying truth behind the impressive facade of the grand boarding school. This was a smouldering slow burn of a novel that I could not put down * Jennifer Saint, author of ARIADNE *Strange, dark, and utterly consuming... I loved it * Katie Lowe, author of THE FURIES *Chilling, eerie and very clever. I devoured it * Polly Crosby, author of THE ILLUSTRATED CHILD *A thrilling debut, reminiscent of Du Maurier. The narrative, written in precise prose with beautifully crafted characters, barrels along at pace, leaving us breathless at each twist and turn. A truly wonderful read * Nydia Hetherington, author of A GIRL MADE OF AIR *I ripped through it and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. It had real echoes of Jean Brodie and a flavour of one of my favourite films Heathers, too! A highly entertaining and atmospheric read * Kate Sawyer, author of THE STRANDING *Full of fire and light, written with a passionate intensity . . . Madam is a book that shimmers . . . This is a chilling and shocking read that shouts of the abuse of power. Yet the warmth of its writing and the spell it holds is more powerful than the words give way to. It's an extraordinary achievement * Now and Fen blog *Brooding, creepy and suspenseful... Perfect for fans of The Handmaid's Tale * Woman & Home *I was immersed in the bleak landscape and terrifying atmosphere...from beginning to end... A wonderful, refreshing, beautifully written novel, and I cannot wait to read Wynne's next * Louise Fein, author of PEOPLE LIKE US *Chilling, unsettling with strong messages about femininity, Madam shocks as it builds from subtle hits to its big satisfying crescendo . . . An interesting mix of modern gothic, the anticipation of a thriller and a strong female voice * My Weekly *Thick with Gothic intrigue and menace, this is also a novel with a feminist heart * Daily Mail *One of my favourite reads of 2021 so far and I found it thoroughly addictive, sickeningly disturbing at times and endlessly fascinating * Shemazing *Madam is a sinister and utterly compelling boarding school mystery * Mummy Pages *A dazzling slice of dark, Gothic feminism * Heat *A book that's truly hard to put down * Living North Magazine *A pitch-perfect debut with a feminist twist * 17 Degrees Magazine *Latin and Greek myths echo throughout, in a story that will not let you go * The Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisBurning Brightly is the first full-length book treatment of professional storytelling in North America today. For some years there has been a major storytelling revival throughout the continent, with hundreds of local groups and centres springing up, and with storytelling becoming an important part of the professional training for librarians.In the book, Stone explores storytelling through storytellers themselves, while providing enlightening commentary from her own background as a storyteller. Included in her analysis are informative discussions of organized storytelling communities, individual tellers, and tales. Issues such as the modern recontextualization of old tales and the role of women in folktales are linked to individual storytelling accounts. Texts of eight stories that exemplify the approaches of the various storytellers are also included.Burning Brightly will be compelling reading for storytellers—and for everyone who loves storytelling.Trade Review“This is a lively, well balanced and insightful book. Boldly combining the perspective of an “inquisitive folklorist,” the voice of a purposeful storyteller, and the fire of the “curious girl” of many a wondertale, Kay Stone’s book is a bright light guiding us down the contemporary Canadian and American river of stories. Readers of fairytale, teachers, storytellers, folklorists, librarians, and students of oral narratives and performance can all benefit from Stone’s careful and unpretentious analysis as well as the stories she lovingly presents.” — Christina Cacchilega, University of Hawaii-Manoa“Scholarly yet accessible.” — The Globe and Mail“Stone is uniquely qualified to write a study of the history, development, current status, and future trends of the storytelling movement. Readers … will want to add this important book to their bookshelves.” — The Story BagTable of ContentsIn GratitudeUseful TermsForeword: The Path Into The WoodsSECTION ONE: ORGANIZED COMMUNITIES AND THEIR MEMBERS Folktales and Organized Storytelling Four Streams, One River: The Storytelling Revival Intentional Storytelling Communities Once Upon a Time Today: Tellers and Tales Social Identity in Organized Storytelling SECTION TWO: TELLERS AND THEIR TALES Creative Drama and StorytellingText: “The Honest Penny” (Bob Barton) Old Tales, New ContextsText: “The King of Egypt’s Daughter” (Joe Neil MacNeil) The Teller of the TaleTexts: “The Horoscope” (Marylyn Peringer)“The Three Feathers” (Stewart Cameron) Difficult Women in FolktalesThe Victims; The VictimizersTexts: “The Rosy Apple and the Golden Bowl” (Carol McGirr)“Snow White: A Reflection” (Marvyne Jenoff)“The Juniper Tree” (Susan Gordon) Burning Brightly: The Development of a StoryText: “The Curious Girl” (Kay Stone) Conclusion: The Wedding FeastAppendix I: Four Streams in the Toronto Festival of StorytellingAppendix II: “The Curious Girl” in PrintBibliographyAcknowledgmentsPermissionsTale Types IndexIndex

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Book SynopsisUsing Beaumont’s classic story as a touchstone, this work shows how “Beauty and the Beast” takes on different meanings as it is analyzed by psychologists, illustrated in picture books, adapted to the screen, and rewritten by contemporary writers.The Meanings of “Beauty and the Beast” provides expert commentary on the tale and on representative critical approaches and contemporary adaptations. This book also includes a variety of original source materials and twenty-three colour illustrations.The Meanings of “Beauty and the Beast” is for any reader who wishes to explore this classic, endlessly rich fairy tale.Trade Review“‘Beauty and the Beast’ is one of the most popular tales in the world, but very few critics have been able to account for its immense popularity. Now Jerry Griswold has bravely undertaken that task and has written a fascinating book that explores the manifold meanings of this compelling tale. Not only does Griswold trace the origins of the classical erotic story, but he also interprets the numerous adaptations in literature and film throughout the world. Whether he analyzes the classic version of Madame Leprince de Beaumont, Angela Carter’s feminist versions, or the Disney animated films, Griswold is always thought-provoking. This is a book that will certainly interest all readers who are captivated by the mystery of fairy tales.” — Jack Zipes, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis“While specifically focused on the tale named in its title, Jerry Griswold’s The Meanings of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ offers a perceptive and entertaining introduction to the subject of fairy tales generally. Interweaving an eclectic collection of variants of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ within and around a knowledgeable discussion of the history and meaning of the tale, Griswold offers both a useful introduction for those new to the study of fairy tales and insightful ideas about and interpretations of versions of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ that will greatly interest specialists in the field.” — Perry Nodelman, University of Winnipeg“A blend of synthesis, anthology, and analysis, this offers a broadly supported expansion of the scholarship on an irrepressible story.” — Betsy Hearne, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignTable of ContentsIntroductionCHAPTER ONEThe Importance of “Beauty and the Beast”CHAPTER TWOThe Tale and its AuthorCHAPTER THREEAmong the CriticsCHAPTER FOURSourcesCHAPTER FIVEFolk Tale VariationsCHAPTER SIXIllustrationsCHAPTER SEVENContemporary VersionsCHAPTER EIGHTFilmsSelect Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIt wasn’t so long ago that the fairy tale was comfortably settled as an established and respectable part of children’s literature. Since the fairy tale has always been a mirror of its times, however, we should not be surprised that in the latter part of the twentieth century it turned dark and ambiguous; its categorical distinction between good and evil was increasingly at odds with the times. Yet whatever changes the fairy tale may have undergone, its cultural popularity has never been greater.Fairy Tales in Popular Culture sets out to show how the tale has been adapted to meet the needs of the contemporary world; how writers, film-makers, artists, and other communicators have found in its universality an ideal vehicle for speaking to the here-and-now; and how social media have created a participatory culture that has re-invented the fairy tale. A selection of recent retellings show how the tale is being recalibrated for the contemporary world, first through the word and then through the image.In addition to the introductions that precede each section, the anthology provides a selection of critical pieces that offer lively insight into various aspects of the fairy tale as popular culture.Trade Review“The Big Bad Wolf in comics. Red Riding Hood selling lipstick. Voluptuous Goldilocks as psychopath. Think you know fairy tales? Fairy Tales in Popular Culture examines the modern metamorphosis of fairy tales by looking at them through the colourful lens of popular culture. This is a text not to be missed for those keen on understanding just how steeped today’s society is in fairy tale mystique.” — Erin Robb, Langara College“Martin Hallett and Barbara Karasek provide an exciting and timely look at the fairy tale’s triumphant return and at its ability to remain provocative among adult audiences in the digital age. Accessible, insightful, and entertaining, Hallett and Karasek’s volume highlights the subversive cultural work of timeless stories that continue to enchant us.” — Rebecca Lush, California State University San Marcos“Hallett and Karasek clearly have their finger on the pulse of contemporary fairy-tale retellings.” — Kirsten Møllegaard, FolkloreTable of Contents Introduction: The Fairy Tale and Popular Culture The Art of Retelling Prose 1. Gregory Maguire, "The Three Little Penguins and the Big Bad Walrus" 2. Adam Gidwitz, Introduction to A Tale Dark and Grimm 3. Robin McKinley, "The Princess and the Frog" 4. Garth Nix, "Hansel's Eyes" 5. Neil Gaiman, "Snow, Glass, Apples" 6. Kim Addonizio, "Ever After" 7. James Finn Garner, "Jack and the Beanstalk" Poetry and Lyrics 1. Roald Dahl, "The Three Little Pigs" 2. Shel Silverstein, "Mirror, Mirror" 3. Tim Seibles, "What Bugs Bunny Said To Red Riding Hood" 4. Katharyn Howd Machan, "Hazel tells Laverne" 5. Anita Baker, "Fairy Tales" 6. Sara Bareilles, "Fairytale" The Comic Book and the Graphic Novel 1. Will Eisner, from The Princess and the Frog 2. Bill Willingham, from Fables 3. Tyler & Tedesco, from Grimm Fairy Tales 4. Jonathan Vankin (ed.), from The Big Book of Grimm 5. Sean Dietrich, from Hansel and Gretel 6. Shannon and Dean Hale, from Rapunzel's Revenge Illustration and Art 1. Gustave Doré, from ""Little Thumb"" 2. Arthur Rackham, from ""The Frog Prince"" 3. Michael Foreman, from "Briar-Rose or, The Sleeping Beauty" 4. Sarah Moon, from Little Red Riding Hood 5. Szieszka and Lane Smith, from The Stinky Cheese Man 6. Camille Rose Garcia, from Snow White 7. Kiki Smith, "Born" 8. Paula Rego, "Snow White" 9. Marlene Dumas, "Snow White and the Broken Arm" The Stage The Movies Television Advertising 1. Amnesty International, "Little Red Riding Hood" 2. Burger King, "Little Red Riding Hood" 3. "Snow White" Anthropologie catalogue cover 4. Ajuda de Mae, "Snow White" 5. Melissa, "Rapunzel" 6. Pantene, "Rapunzel" 7. Brain Candy Toys, "Cinderella" Participatory Culture Epilogue: The Fairy-Tale Wedding Criticism 1. Sarah Bonner, "Visualising Little Red Riding Hood" 2. Maria Tatar, "Fairy Tales in the Age of Terror" 3. Henry A. Giroux & Grace Pollock, "Disney and the Politics of Public Culture" 4. Gail de Vos, "Storytelling, Folktales and the Comic-Book Format" 5. Catherine Orenstein, "Red Hot Riding Hood: A Babe in the Woods" 6. Graeme McMillan, "Another Bite of the Poisoned Apple" 7. Emily Rome, "'Once Upon a Time' Team: We Show Women Who Aren't Afraid of Power" 8. Alex Fury, "The Fairest of Them All" 9. Jessica Tiffin, "Magical Illusion: Fairy-Tale Film" Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIncludes 20 to 30 tales, accompanied by an introduction and a historical overview, which give the reader insights into the culture, the folk literature, and the lives of the people in the region.

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Book SynopsisJudy Goldman retells animal folktales from five indigenous groups in Mexico--the Tarahumara, Seri, Huichol, Triqui, and Tseltal. Each story is followed by information about the featured culture, enriching readers'' understanding of the diverse peoples who make up Mexico.Fabricio VandenBroeck''s lush art portrays the richness of the many peoples, animals, and places that make up Mexico.Includes a map of Mexico, showing the location of each indigenous group. Back matter includes a glossary and tale sources, as well as an index and a bibliography.Awards and Honors for Whiskers, Tails & Wings: Animal Folktales from Mexico:• 2013 Aesop Accolades• 2013 New York Public Library Children''s Books 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing• 2014 Storytelling World Award (Honor Book, Storytelling Collections category)• 2015 International Latino Book Award (Best Youth Latino Focused Chapter Book) 2nd Place

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in the 1960s, this standard illustrated work covers the gods and heroes of the Classical world, with special emphasis on the influence Classical mythology has had on literature, art and music in Western civilization.

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Book SynopsisMerlin has been portrayed in many different ways throughout the ages. And yet he still emerges, in different guises, in modern culture.

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Book SynopsisA look at all aspects of gnome life, their origins and fashions, their pastimes, opinions and culinary tastes. It examines urban gnomes, suburban, bucolic and wild ones.

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Book SynopsisAn anomalous kiss. A white turtle ferrying the dreams of the dead. A working siesta in a five-star hotel. A woman’s twelve-metre hair trawling corpses from a river. Or a queue of longings in Darlinghurst. These enigmatic tales are stories of chance and hope. Alternately mythic, wistful or quirky, Merlinda Bobis’ tales resonate with an original and confident storytelling voice. Published as The Kissing in the United States.Trade Review"Merlinda Bobis writes like an angel. Her characters whisper to you long after they've told their bittersweet tales." --Arlene J. Chai, author, "Eating"Fire and Drinking Water"

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Book SynopsisMany Canadians say that British Columbia is the zaniest political province. It''s too diverse, too polarised -- geographically, demographically and ideologically. But the British Columbia political arena is lively, and it has often led the way in electing women to parliaments -- as respected spokespeople for the public and as equal people. In "Seeking Balance", Anne Edwards shares her conversations with more than eighty Briths Columbia women politicians, including Rita Johnston, Rosemary Brown, Grace McCarthy, Kim Campbell, Pat Carney, Darlene Marzari, Joy MacPhail and Carole James. These women who served as members of the provincial legislature or the Canadian parliament reveal their ambitions and their reactions to serving in a political system designed and dominated by men. Women struggle to find their place in the pyramids of power. They reach decisions in ways untraditional to Canadian politics; they bring ideas to a system ill-suited to respond; and they see clearly the jagged edges that should be smoothed in order to create a vibrant democratic state. These women -- of many ages, across party lines and from all parts of the province -- share attitudes and insights into the lively world of British Columbia politics, at home and across our nation.

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Book SynopsisIn Minnesota, much more than the magnificent scenery will take your breath away. Tales of fright-filled folklore span the length and breadth of the North Star State: * Phantom soldiers of the Civil War walk the remains of historic Fort Ripley, near Little Falls * Renovations to the elegant Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul awakened the ghost of Ben, the spirit of a stagehand from the early 1900s * After one of her clients suffers through a series of disturbing ghostly events, a Minneapolis realtor offers ghost-busting services to potential buyers * The Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Center is haunted by the mischievous ghost of renowned Minnesota author Sinclair Lewis * The last prisoner to be hanged in Minnesota is one of many spirits haunting the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul * After the worst mining disaster in state history, the ghost of a miner and the phantom sound of his warning whistle chased new workers away from the Milford Mine * Minnesota''s paranormal experts reveal their approaches and some of the ghostly events they''ve witnessed. * From mischievous manifestations to grisly ghosts of vengeance, eerie apparitions arise in Rochester, Winona, Avon, Camden, Chanhassen, Stillwater, Montevideo, St. Cloud, Le Sueur and more.

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Book SynopsisCrack open this book and you''ll enter the strange world of Ohio''s paranormal legacy. As revenge against his faithless fiancee, an Egypt Pike man spends his afterlife terrifying contented lovers who cross the bridge where he took his own life. At the site of a horrific train wreck that claimed nearly 100 lives, the ghosts of victims return in search of answers. The inspiration behind a recent motion picture, a mysterious mothman baffles terrified witnesses on the Ohio-West Virginia border. For anyone interested in the paranormal, Ghost Stories of Ohio is sure to prove chilling and unforgettable.

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Book SynopsisNew York State''s rich and colorful history has given rise to a wealth of blood-curdling, spine-tingling tales of the supernatural. Spanning the entire length and breadth of the Empire State, this carefully researched collection of fright-filled folklore explores the unexplained phenomena, colorful spirits and haunted history that make up New York''s paranormal legacy: Popper, a grumpy poltergeist with a tendency to pop open lids, causes a media frenzy on Long Island horses refuse to cross a bridge in the Genessee Valley--where a peddler was killed long ago Henrietta, a saucy widow with a penchant for the drink, haunts a hard-to-find speakeasy in New York City on moonlit nights a ghost soldier wanders Fort Niagara in search of his missing head slaughtered during the Revolutionary War Loyalist Jane McCrea returns to haunt her former home in Fort Edward a ghost pig, capable of splitting itself in two, chases away visitors to Fishkill in Nyack, a couple wins an unusual lawsuit, making it illegal to knowingly sell a haunted house in New York State Martha Mesereau, one of Staten Island''s most famous spirits, waits patiently for her husband''s return from the Civil War vehicles and hitchhikers disappear without a trace along Devil''s Elbow, an ominous stretch of road in the Catskills

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Book SynopsisPack your flashlight and voice recorder; adjust your electromagnetic field sensor. You''re about to explore the after-hours world of paranormal researchers, or ghost hunters. Supernatural storyteller Dan Asfar has compiled some of the creepiest and most intriguing tales from ghost hunters across America, and he invites you along on the hunt for unsettled spirits: * A ghost hunter in Daytona Beach struggles to explain why a young family''s house is full of angry--and violent--spirits * A Ghost-hunting society in Michigan succeeds in convincing a tormented spirit to ''''cross over'''' * A psychic ghost-hunting couple can''t believe their luck when a ghost shows up in their own home--until its appearance becomes frightening * Known as one of the most haunted places in America, Gettysburg--the site of the bloody Civil War battle--never fails to reward ghost hunters with signs of paranormal presences * Two roommates from Penn State University find themselves plagued with a lonely and intrusive spirit * When a group of Connecticut researchers can''t cope with a house of angry demons, they enlist a higher power to exorcise the spirits * A sceptical MTV producer invites a pair of ghost hunters to star in a paranormal reality show, and quickly becomes a firm believer in the ghosts. * Tag along on a real ghost-hunting investigation for an experience you won''t soon forget!

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Book SynopsisThis is a charming and beautifully illustrated book, first published in 1893, covering all aspects of the weather including: Times and Seasons, Months, Days of the week, Winter birds and times of their arrival, Sun, Moon and Stars, Wind, Clouds, Mists, Haze, Dew, Fog, Sky, Air, Sound, Sea, Tide, Heat, Rain, Rainbow, Frost, Hail, Snow, Ice, Thunder and Lightning. Measuring instruments include: Barometer, Thermometer, Hygrometer, Telescope, Spectroscope. Animals include: Quadrupeds, Birds, Fish, Molluscs, Reptiles, Insects, Plants etc. This new edition has been completely redesigned and is fully illustrated with reproductions of woodcuts, photographs and drawings throughout.

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Book SynopsisThis is a charming and beautifully illustrated book, first published in 1893, covering all aspects of the weather including: Times and Seasons, Months, Days of the week, Winter birds and times of their arrival, Sun, Moon and Stars, Wind, Clouds, Mists, Haze, Dew, Fog, Sky, Air, Sound, Sea, Tide, Heat, Rain, Rainbow, Frost, Hail, Snow, Ice, Thunder and Lightning. Measuring instruments include: Barometer, Thermometer, Hygrometer, Telescope, Spectroscope. Animals include: Quadrupeds, Birds, Fish, Molluscs, Reptiles, Insects, Plants etc. This new edition has been completely redesigned and is fully illustrated with reproductions of woodcuts, photographs and drawings throughout.

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Book SynopsisThe Craft of the Untamed sets out to present the main pillars of traditional witchcraft. Its premise is that a proper tradition is defined as a timeless unity. Outwardly the tradition bears a great diversity across different lands and spirit. Traditional witchcraft is found in various sodalities and groups across the world. Even so it is possible to discern several harmonious, shared themes. These themes are the land, the crossroads, death, night and the mountain of Venus. It is witchcraft where a human and angelic blood mingles to form a special pedigree that has shaped the archetypical image of the witch.

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Book SynopsisShape-shifting is a common theme in mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. In its broadest sense, shape-shifting occurs when a being (usually human) either (1) has the ability to change its shape into that of another person, creature, or other entity or (2) finds its shape involuntarily changed by someone else. If the shape change is voluntary, its cause may be an act of will, a magic word or magic words, a potion, or a magic object. If the change is involuntary, its cause may be a curse or spell, a wizard''s or magician''s or fairy''s help, a deity''s will, a temporal change such as a full Moon or nightfall, love, or death. The transformation may or may not be purposeful. The desire to be different in some way so as to match some ideal promoted through advertising has become an obsession, especially for vulnerable younger members of society. Perhaps the pressure to conform to some unrealistic ideal is something that has always been with us, but surely not to the extent that now is the case. And it is this desire that helps to account for the current interest in shape-shifting as it would seem to provide a means of achieving the goal to bring about change. However, as many of the tales in this collection show, it is only by coming to terms with who we really are that peace of mind can truly be ours once again.

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Book SynopsisA creature of myth and magic emerging from the mist-shrouded forests of the Northwest, Coyote appears as a creator, messenger, hero, trickster, fool or shapeshifter. Always on the lookout for fun, mischief or the opportunity to help humans, Coyote''s encounters with gods, demons and the supernatural bring to life the rich cultural traditions of the Northwest peoples: * Coyote pierces the sky with his arrow and, with the help of Fox, steals fire from the people in the clouds * Trapped inside a large cedar tree, Coyote takes himself apart, putting each body part through an opening in the bark of the tree, then reassembles himself outside * Coyote helps Wolf rescue his wife from her kidnapper, the Great Whale * Once Coyote finished his work on earth, the Great Spirit placed him in a deep slumber; when the world needs him again, he will reappear and render his unique brand of mischief and spiritual rescue.

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Book SynopsisMy grandmother was the greatest storyteller I have known. In her soft voice, she spoke of heroes and giants, of evil deeds and of mysterious spirits. Sometimes her stories were short, others epic, but she always managed to hold my brother and me completely under her spell. She seemed to have an infinite supply, at times telling a tale of the West Coast peoples and then a story from the prairies, the East or lands in the north.

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Book SynopsisThis fun-filled sequel to our best-selling Campfire Ghost Stories is designed to be read aloud in a crowd, with coaching on group sound effects and other hijinks. This book will help make your next wilderness outing with friends a resounding success.

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Book SynopsisThe ghosts of the past still haunt the dusty gold rush towns and frontier outposts where the legendary West was born and died. Dan Asfar explores the haunted histories of some of America''s most infamous gunslingers, lawmen and opportunists, as well as of the prisons, saloons and forts where the lawlessness of the Old West found its truest expression.

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Book SynopsisThese beautiful and timeless stories from the African Bush were gathered more than a century ago and have touched thousands of readers ever since. The South African-born author, Sir Laurens van der Post, revered them and helped to make them known throughout the world. For this special new edition, Gregory McNamee has adapted the original nineteenth-century English translations to create modern versions of the stories for readers without a prior knowledge of the Bushman ways of life. The stories carry universal observations and truths and, with their historical and ethnographic roots in the African Bushman culture, they are fascinating and educational for readers and listeners of all ages. They bear powerful testimony to a desert people living at one with Nature.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of the long-out-of print classic collection of Bushman tales provides a fascinating look into the life of these little-known people. As Megan Biesele writes in her Foreword: The fact that a family of trained linguists and their associates sat down between 1870 and 1884 with a group of /Xam people who had been temporarily sprung free of imprisonment in Cape Town''s Breakwater Prison has immense potential consequences. San people today, like indigenous peoples all over the world, are quietly organising educational futures for themselves which will make fine use of this record of the intellectual history of their culture. This edition reproduces the English text of the 1911 edition and is richly illustrated with photographs.

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Book SynopsisBecome a more rational and knowledgeable person! Develop a more scientific attitude! The book has been divided into eleven parts: Beauty, Fashion And Lifestyle; Health And Exercise; Diet And Nutrition; Sex; Miracles, Supernatural Phenomena and Stunts; General Science; Astrology; Medicine; Sports and Martial Arts; Terrorism; Myths Propagated By Films. Forever! Revealing, to the world, the scientific truth behind myths, misconceptions, traditional beliefs and notions in all walks of life that have been harboured all along without being questioned!

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Book Synopsis"The Golden Bough" by Sir James Frazer, published in 1890, examines the evolution of human beliefs from magic to science. Abridged in 1922 and reabridged to include bold theories on topics like the Crucifixion of Christ. Influential in anthropology, inspiring writers like D.H. Lawrence and T.S. Eliot.

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Book SynopsisCollectors in the 19th and early 20th centuries published stories from around the world in English translations for general readers. Kirin Narayan is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of "Storytellers, Saints and Scoundrels."

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Book SynopsisThis book compiles proverbs and sayings from various sources, offering insights into the wisdom and experiences of great personalities. Authored by Mahesh Copra, an English Literature and Law graduate, it aims to be valuable and interesting for readers of all ages.

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Book SynopsisMeaning of folk and lore folklore and folk literature folklore in North Eastern India

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Book SynopsisBook & DVD. This is a collection of translated and annotated Nordic folklore that presents the full repertoires of five storytellers along with extensive archival material. The printed book presents some of the most compelling stories of these important storytellers, accompanied by historical and biographical introductions. Of a length suitable for course use, the book provides a substantive and enjoyable encounter with Danish folklore. The Danish Folklore Nexus, on the accompanying DVD, includes the storytellers'' full repertoires, plus five hundred additional stories in both Danish and English, along with essays on the changing political, social, and economic landscapes of nineteenth-century Denmark; the history of folklore scholarship; critical approaches to folklore; and comprehensive biographies of the storytellers. It also provides links between related stories and interactive maps that will allow readers to see where the stories are set and where they were collected, as well as a mechanism to search for themes and topics across all the stories.

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Book SynopsisThis is the story of the most enigmatic man of the era; the man who, despite being a mortal, was superhuman in every way. Krishna was a visionary who could see into the future, and tried in his own way to make it better, accepting what he could not change. A brilliant strategist, he manipulated people to achieve the end goalyet never for the wrong reasons. The powers he exhibited are in all of us; only we are not aware of them and have no idea how to activate or harness them. This book reveals how Krishna directed his immense powers to make the earth a better place toive in for future generations. He stood forove, friendship and harmony, yet did not hesitate to destroy, if it meant the destruction of evil. The ninety-nine sons of Dhritrashtra have been equated with the many faces of corruption, and when corruption reaches its peak, there is born a personike Krishna, who uses every means at his disposal to snuff it out. That is why he is the Yug Purushone who stands out, and above, everyone else.

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