Description:
Dust Jacket: No blemishes. the DJ surfaces and edges have no signs of wear or use. The ISBN is visible and uncovered. The always vulnerable inside surface area of the DJ is pristine (photo).Book: No imperfections. The pages are unmarked and are not age toned, the boards are clean with the tips unmarked and unbent, the silver spine lettering is bright and distinct, and the book is sturdy and strong, it lies flat, plumb and square.
Comprises a Table of Contents, Introduction, List of Illustrations (16), 10 chronological chapters for early modern fairies, Notes, and Index.
"Fairy Tales" is part of our everyday vernacular, this fascinating book details the history of fairies, from ancient times to the present. "Steeped in folklore and fantasy, it is a rich and diverse account of the part that fairies and fairy stories have played in culture and society." Along the way we pass by Shakespeare and Disney and portrayals of fairies, good and evil.
