Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-198) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: Unraveling the folktale tradition -- The folktale revision as a form -- Humor in folktale revisions -- Cultural and regional folktale revisions in picture books -- Breaking the picture book rules -- Feminist folktale revisions -- Postmodern folktale revisions -- Narrative in folktale revisions -- Folktale revisions on film -- Revising the folktale tradition -- The adult connection -- Conclusion: Reweaving the folktale tradition.
Summary:
"This study examines folktale revisions from many angles, using examples primarily from revisions of Western European traditional tales, such as those of the Grimm Brothers. The work defines and explores the history of folktales, discusses the many revisions, and examines the versions of folktales on film"--Provided by publisher.
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