Encyclopedia of Fable (Hardcover, New)

Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Series: ABC-CLIO Literary Companion

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Reading this book is like revisiting old friends, peopled as it is with such familiar characters as the hare and the tortoise, Reynard the fox, Ali Baba and a host of other tricksters, rascals and heroes. This encyclopedia, an exploration rather than a retelling, also draws on a range of less familiar writings to offer a wide-ranging review of world fable from ancient times to the present day. It is particularly appealing for its decent-sized entries and the charming (black-and-white) reproductions of engravings, photographs and illustrations. (Kirkus UK)

Fable is one of the most interesting genres of world literature. From ancient times to the present, fabulists have sought to convey moral points through tales which typically involve animals. This text presents a guide to the subject, covering major works, characters and situations as well as the genre's creators, collectors and illustrators.

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Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	ABC-CLIO Literary Companion
Release date:	1999
First published:	1999
Authors:	Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	472
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-57607-026-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Promotions
LSN:	1-57607-026-3
Barcode:	9781576070260