The Fairy Tale
, by Jones,Steven Swann- ISBN: 9780415938914 | 0415938910
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 10/4/2002
The fairy tale is one of the best known, most enduring, and popular genres in all literature. This introductory guide offers students a clear and comprehensive history of the origins and evolution of the fairy tale, from its genesis as folklore in pre-literate oral societies to today's best-loved narratives. Steven Swann Jones brings the distinctive traits of the fairy tale into focus in this wide-ranging survey of the genre Book jacket.