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The Hard Facts of the Grimms' Fairy Tales

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By Maria Tatar and Maria M. Tatar
Series: Princeton Classics
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The Hard Facts of the Grimms' Fairy Tales by Maria Tatar delves into the historical and cultural context of the Grimm Brothers' work, exploring how their fairy tales have evolved over time. The book examines the original versions of these stories, addressing their darker themes and the impacts they have on readers and society. It provides a fascinating analysis of how these tales reflect societal norms and human behaviour.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're fascinated by the origins and cultural impact of classic fairy tales, this exploration by Maria Tatar will captivate you. Delving into the historical contexts and transformations of these timeless stories, it's perfect for those who love uncovering the complexities behind traditional narratives and enjoy scholarly insights into folklore.

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Murder, mutilation, cannibalism, infanticide, and incest: the darker side of classic fairy tales is the subject of this groundbreaking and intriguing study of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's Nursery and Household Tales. This expanded edition includes a new preface and an appendix featuring translations of six tales with commentary by Maria Tatar. Through

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Murder, mutilation, cannibalism, infanticide, and incest: the darker side of classic fairy tales is the subject of this groundbreaking and intriguing study of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's Nursery and Household Tales.

This expanded edition includes a new preface and an appendix featuring translations of six tales with commentary by Maria Tatar. Throughout the book, Tatar draws on the disciplinary tools of psychoanalysis and folklore while also providing historical context to explore the harsher aspects of these stories, presenting new interpretations of tales that engage in a kind of cultural repetition compulsion.

No other book so thoroughly challenges us to rethink the happily-ever-after of these classic stories.

Series: Princeton Classics

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Maria Tatar's The Hard Facts of the Grimms’ Fairy Tales is praised for its sharp and lively language, making Grimm scholarship accessible and enjoyable for general readers. The book intelligently explores literary history and comparative anthropology, offering a thoughtful examination of the darker aspects of fairy tales. It is considered a clear, imaginative guide to the stories, suitable for scholars, students, and general audiences alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691182995

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 January 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 18 b/w illus.

Contributors:

  • Preface by Maria Tatar
  • Preface by Maria M. Tatar

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 376

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Education & Reference Maria M. Tatar Maria Tatar Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Princeton Classics

About the Author

Maria Tatar is the John L. Loeb Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University. Her many books include Off with Their Heads! Fairy Tales and the Culture of Childhood and Lustmord: Sexual Murder in Weimar Germany (both Princeton).

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