The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bett

Description: The Uses of Enchantment by Bruno Bettelheim Wicked stepmothers and beautiful princesses ...magic forests and enchanted towers ...little pigs and big bad wolves ...Fairy tales have been an integral part of childhood for hundreds of years. But what do they really mean? This book presents an exploration of the best-known fairy stories. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Wicked stepmothers and beautiful princesses ... magic forests and enchanted towers ... little pigs and big bad wolves ... Fairy tales have been an integral part of childhood for hundreds of years. But what do they really mean?In this award-winning work of criticism, renowned psychoanalyst Dr Bruno Bettelheim presents a thought provoking and stimulating exploration of the best-known fairy stories. He reveals the true content of the stories and shows how children can use them to cope with their baffling emotions and anxieties. Author Biography Bruno Bettelheim was Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago from 1944 to 1973. He died in 1990. Review "Bettelheim argues convincingly that fairy tales provide a unique way for children to come to terms with the dilemmas of their inner lives." --"The Atlantic" "A charming book about enchantment, a profound book about fairy tales." --John Updike, "The New York Times Book Review"" ""A splendid achievement, brimming with useful ideas, with insights into how young children read and understand, and most of all overflowing with a realistic optimism and with an experienced and therapeutic good will." --Harold Bloom, "The New York Review of Books " "Provocative and persuasive." --"Boston Globe" Kirkus US Review For more than 25 years Bruno Bettelheim has shared his original observations on child development in numerous books and articles. This book (parts of which appeared in The New Yorker) imaginatively explores the importance of fairy tales in the young childs life and the deeper meanings of some of the better-known stories. Fairy tales are essential for children because they acknowledge that good and evil are attractive, that struggle is a crucial part of human existence, that there are advantages to moral behavior. They give assurance that any person - however weak or small - can overcome obstacles and find satisfaction in the effort. By simplifying situations and characters, fairy tales speak directly to the emotional and psychological core of the child. Repeatedly Bettelheim Finds deep psychological significance in seemingly random details: e.g., two brothers as one person with conflicting desires, or a giant undone by a simpletons cunning. Seeing that story-problems can be resolved enables a child to act out his own inner conflicts through a fantasy life structured and enriched by literary analogy. Bettelheim looks closely at seven of the more famous stories (Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, etc.) and at some of the tales featuring transformations. As always, he writes with authority and a profound respect for children. An invaluable reference for those involved with children and their literature. (Kirkus Reviews) Details ISBN0140137270 Author Bruno Bettelheim Pages 352 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 1991 ISBN-10 0140137270 ISBN-13 9780140137279 Format Paperback Publication Date 1991-04-25 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 398.2 Birth 1903 Media Book Edition 1st Short Title USES OF ENCHANTMENT Residence Chicago, IL, US Death 1990 Series Penguin Psychology UK Release Date 1991-04-25 Audience General NZ Release Date 1991-04-24 AU Release Date 1991-04-24 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:1083333;

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