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100 1 _aBunce, John Thackray,
_d1828-1899
245 1 0 _aFairy Tales, Their Origin and Meaning; With Some Account of Dwellers in Fairyland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-01
508 _aProduced by David Deley and David Widger
520 _a"Fairy Tales, Their Origin and Meaning; With Some Account of Dwellers in Fairyland" by John Thackray Bunce is a scholarly exploration of fairy tales, likely written in the late 19th century. The work aims to examine the origins and meanings of fairy tales and provides insights into the common threads of folklore across various cultures. The author expresses a desire to spark interest in the study of folklore rather than to present a comprehensive analysis. The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey into the enchanting world of fairy tales, inviting readers to leave behind the mundane and explore the whimsical realm of "Fairy Land." Bunce describes a vivid landscape filled with magical beings and familiar characters such as Aladdin, Cinderella, and heroes who conquer giants. This introductory passage establishes a tone of nostalgia, suggesting that fairy tales occupy a timeless space where youth, adventure, and magic prevail, all while hinting at their deeper connections to ancient Aryan myths and traditions that have shaped stories across civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFairy tales -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8226
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