{"product_id":"the-gothic-fairy-tale-in-young-adult-literature-essays-on-stories-from-grimm-to-gaiman-paperback","title":"The Gothic Fairy Tale in Young Adult Literature: Essays on Stories from Grimm to Gaiman - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph Abbruscato\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eTanya Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Rooted in the oral traditions of cultures worldwide, fairy tales have long played an integral part in children's upbringing. Filled with gothic and fantastical elements like monsters, dragons, evil step-parents and fairy godmothers, fairy tales remain important tools for teaching children about themselves, and the dangers and joys of the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this collection of new essays, literary scholars examine gothic elements in more recent entries into the fairy tale genre--for instance, David Almond's \u003ci\u003eSkellig\u003c\/i\u003e, Neil Gaiman's \u003ci\u003eThe Graveyard Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCoraline\u003c\/i\u003e and Lemony Snicket's \u003ci\u003eA Series of Unfortunate Events\u003c\/i\u003e--exploring such themes as surviving incest, and the capture and consumption of children. Although children's literature has seen an increase in reality-based stories that allow children no room for escape from their everyday lives, these essays demonstrate the continuing importance of fairy tales in helping them live well-rounded lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh school English teacher \u003cb\u003eJoe Abbruscato\u003c\/b\u003e specializes in the study of young adult literature, fairy tales and mythologies, within his research interests in comic books, pop culture, and science fiction. He lives in Gilbert, Arizona. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTanya Jones\u003c\/b\u003e is a former high school teacher and department chairperson. She has authored numerous essays for various collections and presented her theoretical framework at conferences across the country. She lives near Charlotte, North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51818593059104,"sku":"9780786479351","price":53.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ef2b0941540b3134e1d976235347bffa.webp?v=1781119215","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-gothic-fairy-tale-in-young-adult-literature-essays-on-stories-from-grimm-to-gaiman-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}