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This text presents the many faces of "Little Red Riding Hood". In tracing the evolution of the story, the author takes on those questions which other authors have shied away from: violation, rape, male fantasies and manipulation. This book collects 35 of the best versions of the story, from the first tellings as a folktale, to its written renderings by authors such as the Brothers Grimm, Walter De La Mare, James Thurber, Alphonse Daudet, Anne Sexton and Olga Broumas, providing a detailed social history of the literary Red Riding Hood. Zipes uses these tales to explore questions of Western culture, sexism, and politics and, in a new epilogue, examines the illustrations used in past versions for their "take on the tale". A new preface and an expanded bibliography have also been included for the second edition.
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IN 1989, ALAN DUNDES, the renowned folklorist, published Little Red Riding Hood: A Casebook with ten different essays exemplifying different approaches to the folk narrative that gave rise to the literary tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Read the first page
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IN 1989, ALAN DUNDES, the renowned folklorist, published Little Red Riding Hood: A Casebook with ten different essays exemplifying different approaches to the folk narrative that gave rise to the literary tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Jack Zipes is one of today's leading writers on fairytales, and it really shows in this excellent work. The first half of the book is a critical discussion of the tale and its socio-political implications, followed by different versions of the story reflecting the different agendas of the authors, and different historical periods. Absolutely fascinating stuff for anyone with an interest in fairytales, wolves or girls in red capes!
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I found this book very helpful in my research. The author wrting style is very clear and easy to read. He is an expert in this field. this book was my main source.
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intriguing!
30 April 2001
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This is a fascinating look at how one story changes through the course of time. Zipes presents many versions of "Little Red" -- and each change represents a change in the ideas of the storyteller and his or her time and the needs of the listener. Observing the story's progression through the last few centuries tells us much about what we have lost and gained, known and forgotten, desired and feared. "Little Red" becomes a microcosm for the developing individual and social human psyche, as we watch what the cautionary tale cautions us against and takes for granted. A wonderful read for anyone interested in myth, sociology, fiction writing, or cultural development/studies.
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