The Uses of Enchantment
the meaning and importance of fairy tales
$32.75
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
24 April 1991
Summary
Unlocking the Magic: Fairy Tales and the Hidden Wisdom of Childhood
Wicked stepmothers and beautiful princesses … magic forests and enchanted towers … little pigs and big bad wolves … Fairy tales have been an integral part of childhood for hundreds of years. But what do they really mean?
In this award-winning work of criticism, renowned psychoanalyst Dr. Bruno Bettelheim presents a thought-provoking and stimulating exploration of the best-known fairy stories. He reveals the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140137279 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140137270 |
| Series: | Penguin Psychology |
| Author: | Bruno Bettelheim |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 24 April 1991 |
| Weight: | 259g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 131mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“Bettelheim argues convincingly that fairy tales provide a unique way for children to come to terms with the dilemmas of their inner lives.” –“The Atlantic” “A charming book about enchantment, a profound book about fairy tales.” –John Updike, “The New York Times Book Review”” ““A splendid achievement, brimming with useful ideas, with insights into how young children read and understand, and most of all overflowing with a realistic optimism and with an experienced and therapeutic good will.” –Harold Bloom, “The New York Review of Books “ “Provocative and persuasive.” –“Boston Globe”
About The Author
Bruno Bettelheim
Bruno Bettelheim was Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago from 1944 to 1973. He died in 1990.
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