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Book SynopsisIn over 1,000 entries, this acclaimed Companion covers all aspects of the Western fairy tale tradition, from medieval to modern. It provides an authoritative reference source for this complex and captivating genre, exploring the tales themselves, the writers who wrote and reworked them, the artists who illustrated them, and much more.
Trade Review... a worthy addition to the series * Shiny New Books *
This is an essential book for all those with a serious interest in the world of Fairy Tales and their origins. * Barking Planet *
This deserves a place on the shelf of every lover of fantasy * Fortean Times *
beautifully presented, and published to a very high standard... this companion is difficult to surpass. * A Hermit's Progress *
Table of ContentsLIST OF CONTRIBUTORS; INTRODUCTION: TOWARDS A DEFINITION OF THE LITERARY FAIRY TALE; A TO Z ENTRIES; BIBLIOGRAPHY
