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43%OFFRudolf Meyer - The Wisdom of Fairy Tales - 9780863152085 - V9780863152085
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The Wisdom of Fairy Tales

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Description for The Wisdom of Fairy Tales Paperback. The author rediscovers the lost meaning of fairy tales and shows how they can have a profound influence on the developing mind of a child. Translator(s): Lawson, Polly. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: DSY; JFHF; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 364.

Fairy tales, though they were originally folk tales told to adults, have been a key part of childhood for centuries and remain popular today. Their patterns and morality have a profound influence on the developing mind of children; they shape the way children understand ideas of good and evil, poverty and riches, beauty and ugliness. They stimulate the imagination and provide much-needed heroes and heroines.

The deeper meaning of these tales, however, has often been lost. Rudolf Meyer explores key themes and images, such as the prince, animals, the tailor or enchantment, in well-known fairy tales. He shows how ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Floris Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
268
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
Number of Pages
268
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863152085
SKU
V9780863152085
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99-15

About Rudolf Meyer
Rudolf Meyer (1896-1985) wrote over thirty book on education, religion and mythology.

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