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An extraordinary book, and a 'first' on the topic. . . . Bacchilega has a remarkable capacity to reveal the intersections of folklore, literature, and film. Her interpretations of classical folk-tale types and their postmodern revisions . . . are stunning.Jack Zipes, University of Minnesota

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"Examining the workings of the powerful desire machines built into postmodern versions of 'Snow White,' 'Little Red Riding Hood,' 'Beauty and the Beast,' and 'Bluebeard,' Cristina Bacchilega's astute rereadings uncover intriguing mirrorings and revisions." * Ruth B. Bottigheimer, State University of New York at Stony Brook *

Postmodern Fairy Tales

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      Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
      Publication Date: 12/03/1999
      ISBN13: 9780812216837, 978-0812216837
      ISBN10: 0812216830
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      Children’s literature studies: general Literary studies: fiction Gender studies, gender groups

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An extraordinary book, and a 'first' on the topic. . . . Bacchilega has a remarkable capacity to reveal the intersections of folklore, literature, and film. Her interpretations of classical folk-tale types and their postmodern revisions . . . are stunning.Jack Zipes, University of Minnesota

      Trade Review
      "Examining the workings of the powerful desire machines built into postmodern versions of 'Snow White,' 'Little Red Riding Hood,' 'Beauty and the Beast,' and 'Bluebeard,' Cristina Bacchilega's astute rereadings uncover intriguing mirrorings and revisions." * Ruth B. Bottigheimer, State University of New York at Stony Brook *

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