The reception of Grimm's fairy tales

Autoren

• Donald Haase

Parameter

• Sachliteratur

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Grimms' Fairy Tales, though less than two centuries old, is among the most recognized books globally. Its enduring popularity has often been attributed to a perceived universal quality within the tales. However, "The Reception of Grimms' Fairy Tales" challenges the idea that their success stems from "ageless magic." Instead, it delves into the historical, cultural, and personal factors that have shaped diverse responses and revisions of the tales since their original publication. The reception history reveals a complex narrative that transcends a simple success story based on moral and aesthetic appeal. Readers—including scholars, translators, editors, and artists—interpret the stories through their unique lenses and for various purposes. This dynamic process involves acceptance, rejection, transformation, and revision of these adaptable tales. This illustrated volume features contributions from leading fairy tale scholars such as Ruth B. Bottigheimer, Maria Tatar, and Jack Zipes, alongside renowned writers like Margaret Atwood and Angela Carter. Their essays range from scholarly analysis to personal memoirs, reflecting the varied responses to Grimms' tales. Topics include the reception by early audiences and the interplay between the collection and its readers, highlighting how writers and artists have engaged with and reimagined these stories, thereby influencing cultural transmission across generations.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1993