The Victorian Press and the Fairy Tale

Sumpter, C.

This book offers a new history of the fairy tale, revealing the creative role of periodical publication in shaping this popular genre. Sumpter explores the fairy tale's reinvention for (and by) diverse readerships in unexpected contexts, including debates over evolution, colonialism, socialism, gender and sexuality and decadence.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349355754

DOI: 10.1057/9780230227644

Dimensions: 216.0cm x140.0cm

Pages: 254.0