The Victorian Press and the Fairy Tale
Download or Read eBook The Victorian Press and the Fairy Tale PDF written by C. Sumpter and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-07-24 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : C. Sumpter |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 267 |
| Release | : 2008-07-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230227644 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230227643 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Victorian Press and the Fairy Tale by : C. Sumpter
Book excerpt: This book offers a new history of the fairy tale, revealing the creative role of periodical publication in shaping this popular genre. Sumpter explores the fairy tale's reinvention for (and by) diverse readerships in unexpected contexts, including debates over evolution, colonialism, socialism, gender and sexuality and decadence.
