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New Tales for Old: Folktales as Literary Fictions for Young Adults

by De Vos, Gail

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The timeless themes and versatility of folk tales have helped them survive and flourish over centuries, taking on myriad forms-short story, picture book, film, poem, and novel. This book gathers together a number of popular folktale reworkings (not just simple retellings) in a variety of genres that appeal to young adults. After discussing the nature of folktales, their cultural context, and the characteristics that make them attractive to young adults, de Vos and Altmann interpret specific tales (e.g., The Frog Prince, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin), describing their many reworkings and offering suggestions for using the material with young adults.

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Product Details

  • ABC-Clio, LLC Brand
  • Oct 15, 1999 Pub Date:
  • 9781563084478 ISBN-13:
  • 1563084473 ISBN-10:
  • 408 Pages
  • English Language
  • 9.96 in * 7.05 in * 1.14 in Dimensions:
  • 2 lb Weight: