Victorian Fairy Tales by Michael Newton (English) Paperback Book

Description: Victorian Fairy Tales by Michael Newton This anthology brings together 14 of the best Victorian fairy tales, by major period writers as well as specialists in the genre, to show the vibrancy of the form and its ability to reflect our deepest concerns. From whimsy to satire, the stories reveal the preoccupations of the age and celebrate the value of the imagination. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Queen and the bat had been talking a good deal that afternoon...The Victorian fascination with fairyland vivified the literature of the period, and led to some of the most imaginative fairy tales ever written. They offer the shortest path to the ages dreams, desires, and wishes. Authors central to the nineteenth-century canon such as W. M. Thackeray, Oscar Wilde, Ford Madox Ford, and Rudyard Kipling wrote fairy tales,and authors primarily famous for their work in the genre include George MacDonald, Juliana Ewing, Mary De Morgan, and Andrew Lang. This anthology brings together fourteen of the best stories, by these and otheroutstanding practitioners, to show the vibrancy and variety of the form and its abilities to reflect our deepest concerns.In tales of whimsy and romance, witty satire and uncanny mystery, love, suffering, family and the travails of identity are imaginatively explored. Michael Newtons introduction and notes provide illuminating contextual and biographical information about the authors and the development of the literary fairy tale. A selection of original illustrations isalso included.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflectsOxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Notes This anthology brings together 14 of the best Victorian fairy tales, by major period writers as well as specialists in the genre to show the vibrancy of the form and its ability to reflect our deepest concerns. Authors range from those best known in the genre, to central writers of the 19th century literary canon and a selection of original illustrations from some of the greatest figures of Victorian art are also included. Now available in paperback. Author Biography Michael Newton has taught at University College London, Princeton University, and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, and now works at Leiden University. He is the author of Savage Girls and Wild Boys: A History of Feral Children (Faber, 20002), Age of Assassins: A History of Conspiracy and Poltical Violence, 1865-1981 (Faber, 2012) and a book on Kind Hearts and Coronets for the BFI Film Classics series. He has edited EdmundGosses Father and Son for Oxford Worlds Classics, and The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories and Conrads The Secret Agent for Penguin. He has written and reviewed for the Times Literary Supplement, London Review of Books, the NewStatesman, and The Guardian. Table of Contents IntroductionNote on the TextsSelect BibliographyA Chronology of the Victorian Fairy TalePROLOGUE: Grimm, Rumpel-Stilts-Kin and Hans Christian Andersen, The Princess and the PeasROBERT SOUTHEY, The Story of the Three BearsJOHN RUSKIN, The King of the Golden RiverWILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY, The Rose and the RingGEORGE MACDONALD, The Golden KeyDINAH MULOCK CRAIK, The Little Lame Prince and His Travelling CloakMARY DE MORGAN, The Wanderings of ArasmonJULIANA HORATIA EWING, The First Wifes Wedding RingOSCAR WILDE, The Selfish GiantANDREW LANG, Prince PrigioFORD MADOX FORD, The Queen Who FlewLAURENCE HOUSMAN, The Story of the HeronsKENNETH GRAHAME, The Reluctant DragonE. NESBIT, MelisandeRUDYARD KIPLING, Dymchurch FlitAPPENDIX: What is a Fairy Tale?John Ruskin, Introduction to German Popular TalesJuliana Horatia Ewing, Preface to Old-Fashioned Fairy TalesGeorge MacDonald, The Fantastic ImaginationLaurence Housman, Introduction to Gammer Grethels Fairy TalesExplanatory Notes Review Whimsical or romantic, sharply satirical or fogged with mystery, these powerful tales by the likes of Thackeray, Wilde and doyenne of the genre Mary De Morgan probe the deepest human concerns, while reflecting the more of the period. * JC, The Lady *This is not your average fairy tale book by any means. Witty, tongue-in-cheek references that adults will howl over while entertaining every child. A true delight. * NetGalley * Promotional An anthology of 14 of the best Victorian fairy tales Long Description The Queen and the bat had been talking a good deal that afternoon...The Victorian fascination with fairyland vivified the literature of the period, and led to some of the most imaginative fairy tales ever written. They offer the shortest path to the ages dreams, desires, and wishes. Authors central to the nineteenth-century canon such as W. M. Thackeray, Oscar Wilde, Ford Madox Ford, and Rudyard Kipling wrote fairy tales,and authors primarily famous for their work in the genre include George MacDonald, Juliana Ewing, Mary De Morgan, and Andrew Lang. This anthology brings together fourteen of the best stories, by these and otheroutstanding practitioners, to show the vibrancy and variety of the form and its abilities to reflect our deepest concerns.In tales of whimsy and romance, witty satire and uncanny mystery, love, suffering, family and the travails of identity are imaginatively explored. Michael Newtons introduction and notes provide illuminating contextual and biographical information about the authors and the development of the literary fairy tale. A selection of original illustrations isalso included.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflectsOxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Review Quote Whimsical or romantic, sharply satirical or fogged with mystery, these powerful tales by the likes of Thackeray, Wilde and doyenne of the genre Mary De Morgan probe the deepest human concerns, while reflecting the more of the period. Feature A delightful anthology of fairy tales from the close of the Romantic period to the early twentieth century, showing the extraordinary imaginative diversity of the genre and the Victorian fascination with fairyland.Authors range from those best-known for their work as writers of fairy tales, and others central to the nineteenth-century literary canon such as Thackeray and Ford Madox Ford.Includes a selection of original illustrations by some of the greatest figures of Victorian art such as Richard Doyle, Arthur Hughes, and Walter Crane.The Introduction explores the impulses behind the stories and their connection to national identity and debates over scepticism and belief, their centrality to the literary output of the period and interest in the irrational and dreaming mind.Includes historically informed notes and biographies of the authors, a chronology of Victorian fairy tales, and an appendix in which some of the included authors discuss the nature of fairy tale and its importance. Details ISBN0198737599 Pages 496 Series Oxford Worlds Classics Language English Year 2016 ISBN-10 0198737599 ISBN-13 9780198737599 Format Paperback Publisher Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Michael Newton Short Title VICTORIAN FAIRY TALES Media Book Author Michael Newton DEWEY 823.808 Publication Date 2016-05-26 UK Release Date 2016-05-26 NZ Release Date 2016-05-26 Illustrations c. 24 black and white Audience Age 8-12 Imprint Oxford University Press Alternative 9780199601950 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-04-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97971075;

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