Product Description: The folklore theorist Vladimir Propp (1895-1970) laid the foundation of a syntagmatic (sequential structural) model for complex oral narratives known as wondertales. His central work, Morphology of the Folktale, published in 1928 and translated into English in 1958, became a cornerstone of structural folktale theory...read more

Defines and classifies types of fairies; reviews sample texts; analyzes the role of fairies in art, film, and popular culture; and includes a glossary and a bibliography.

Traces the history of the fairy tale, discusses its relationship with society, and looks at the interpretation of fairy tales in film and literature (view table of contents)

Product Description: Book by Lane, Marcia (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

A collection of thirty-five versions, representing countries and cultures from around the world, of the traditional tale in which a dangerous character knocks at the door and tries to trick the children inside into letting him in. Includes information about the tales, related activities, and resources. (view table of contents)

Presents versions of the Cinderella story which represent many cultures, geographical areas, and styles, and includes information about the tales, related activities, and resources (view table of contents)