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The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales

by Bettelheim, Bruno | PB | Good
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Product Group
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Yes
ISBN
0679723935
Book Title
Uses of Enchantment : the Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
7.9 in
Publication Year
1989
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Bruno Bettelheim
Genre
Literary Criticism, Psychology
Topic
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent, Subjects & Themes / General
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Width
5.2 in
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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A famous child psychologist explains how fairy tales educate, support, and liberate the emotions of children.

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679723935
ISBN-13
9780679723936
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1128190

Product Key Features

Book Title
Uses of Enchantment : the Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1989
Topic
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent, Subjects & Themes / General
Genre
Literary Criticism, Psychology
Author
Bruno Bettelheim
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition
22
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
398.45
Lc Classification Number
Gr550.B47 1989

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  • by 1jimyy
    Apr 10, 2011

    The Uses of Enchantment by Bruno Bettelheim (1989, Pap

    The book was written to explain the fact that the fair tales are a sort of bridge that teaches life to a younger generation. Some of the mechanisms or structures were explored and explained. Fairy tales present their lessons in the form of stereotypes, the book stated. Stereotypes have often received bad rap as they claimed to over simplify a sometimes complex situation. But in this case where children are involved getting across a subject to immature minds, stereotypes are a useful tool. The fairy tales also present ideas in the form metaphors. Metaphors are a type of stereotype. Many religious founders and leaders have used metaphors to get across to the followers or potential followers their ideas. So in that respect stereotypes still have a promenade place in society. It would ...

  • by scotgoodwi6
    Dec 22, 2021

    Enchanting!

    The book is worth the read if you want to write compelling novels or know something about the kids you're trying to raise. Not only does the author cover the fairy tale for what it is, but the psyche of the child's mind and the passions of the emotions.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by eddienoon
    Jun 29, 2021

    A great and influential book

    Want to understand what's really going on in Fairy Tales? And how much they help a human being develop? This is the book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by kristy0508
    Jan 30, 2018

    Great!

    Received on time ! Started reading already . Great content !

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: jensonbooksinc

  • by 6mzyywegqoa@deleted
    Sep 01, 2007

    The Uses of Enchantment

    I orderd this book because I'm planning to write my thesis about fairytales and this really fit the bill. Bruno Bettelheim has such wonderful insight into the world of children (and adults) and why fairytales are so important in our lives.

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