Jack Zipes Bücher

The Norton Anthology of Children's Literature celebrates the richness and variety of over 350 years of literary works for children. This groundbreaking anthology includes 170 authors and illustrators of alphabets and animal fables, fairy tales and fantasy, picture books and nursery verse, among many other genres. Here readers will find beloved works by Charles Perrault, Lewis Carroll, J. M. Barrie, L. M. Montgomery, and Dr. Seuss along with historical classics—The New-England Primer and Robert Louis Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verses—and major voices from the multicultural and global contemporary scene. Over 40 longer complete works and over 400 illustrations, including 60 in color, enhance this comprehensive and visually rich anthology.With introductions that offer fresh insights into the cultural contexts of children's literature and childhood itself over four centuries, author headnotes, annotations, bibliographies, and a timeline, The Norton Anthology of Children's Literature illuminates a literary tradition whose power to instruct and delight is both centuries old and startlingly new.

Comprehensive anthology of fairy tales which are written especially for adults, in English

Exploring the life and philosophy of Ernst Bloch, this book delves into his influential ideas and their impact, particularly in the English-speaking context. It examines Bloch's significant three-volume work and his unique perspective on hope and utopia, shedding light on his philosophical contributions and the challenges he faced in gaining recognition. The text serves as both an introduction and a detailed overview, making Bloch's complex thoughts accessible to readers interested in philosophy and social theory.

This collection features 116 thematically grouped fairy tales, introduced and annotated by expert Jack Zipes. It includes twenty illustrations and a "Criticism" section with seven assessments of the fairy tale tradition. Additionally, brief biographies of the storytellers and a Selected Bibliography are provided.

Der berüchtigte Dubliner Dandy, brillante Ästhet und provozierende Kritiker der Londoner und Pariser Gesellschaft des ausgehenden 19. Jahrhunderts hat eine außergewöhnliche Sammlung bezaubernder Märchen, berühmter Erzählungen und sinnreicher Prosagedichte hinterlassen. Vom »Glücklichen Prinz« bis zu »Lord Arthur Saviles Verbrechen« und dem »Gespenst von Canterville« ist in dieser Ausgabe alles enthalten. Enthaltene Märchen, Erzählungen und Gedichte: Der glückliche Prinz, Die Nachtigall und die Rose, Der eigensüchtige Riese, Der opferwillige Freund, Die ungewöhnliche Rakete, Der jugne König, Der Geburtstag der Infantin, Der Fischer und seine Seele, Das Sternenkind, Lord Arthur Saviles Verbrechen, Das Gespenst von Canterville, Die Sphinx ohne Geheimnis, Der Millionär, Das Bildnis des Mr. W. H., Der Künstler, Der Heilbringer, Der Schüler, Der Meister, Das Haus des Gerichts, Der Lehrer der Weisheit.

This delightful book contains almost 200 traditional stories translated from the great fairy tale collection which Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm compiled at the beginning of the last century. Such well-loved favorites as 'The Frog Prince', 'Hansel and Gretel', 'Cinderella', 'Rapunzel', 'The Elves and the Shoemaker', Rumpelstiltskin', and 'Snow White' appear in their original versions in these pages, alongside a wealth of less well-known stories like 'Simeli-Mountain', 'King Thrushbeard' and 'Clever Alice'. These tales of adventure and enchantment are as humorous, exciting and magical now as when this collection first appeared in print over 130 years ago. More than 220 charming line drawings and a clear, readable text make this a most attractive edition of one of the classics of children's literature.

If there is one genre that has captured the imagination of people in all walks of life throughout the world, it is the fairy tale. This book presents a provocative theory about why fairy tales were created and retold - and why they became such an indelible and infinitely adaptable part of cultures around the world.

Most of the fairy tales that we grew up with we know thanks to the Brothers Grimm. Jack Zipes, one of the more astute critics of fairy tales, explores the romantic myth of the brothers as wandering scholars, who gathered "authentic" tales from the peasantry. Bringing to bear his own critical expertise as well and new biographical information, Zipes examines the interaction between the Grimms' lives and their work. He reveals the Grimms' personal struggle to overcome social prejudice and poverty, as well as their political efforts--as scholars and civil servants--toward unifying the German states. By deftly interweaving the social, political, and personal elements of the lives of the Brothers Grimm, Zipes rescues them from sentimental obscurity. No longer figures in a fairy tale, the Brothers Grimm emerge as powerful creators, real men who established the fairy tale as one of our great literary institutions. Part biography, part critical assessment, and part social history, The Brothers Grimm provides a complex and very real story about fairy tales and the modern world.

Traces the history of the fairy tale, discusses its relationship with society, and looks at the interpretation of fairy tales in film and literature

Presents a selection of stories told by a young girl on her wedding night to a prince who has sworn to kill any girl who marries him.

This collection features 203 of Aesop’s most enduring and popular fables, translated into modern English and illustrated with classic woodcuts by the renowned artist J. J. Grandville. Aesop, a Greek slave who lived over two thousand years ago, has left an indelible mark on language and moral education. Phrases like “sour grapes,” “crying ‘wolf,’” and “actions speak louder than words” are just a few examples of the metaphors and ideas that have become integral to Western culture, all originating from Aesop’s Fables. As an extraordinary storyteller, Aesop used cunning foxes, surly dogs, clever mice, fearsome lions, and foolish humans to depict the realities of a harsh world. His narratives are appealing, humorous, politically astute, and profoundly true. The morals of his stories continue to resonate, affecting us both intellectually and emotionally. This collection includes beloved fables such as “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Ants and the Grasshopper,” and “The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse,” among many others.

In this capstone work, fairy tale expert Jack Zipes presents his final theoretical and critical study of fairy tales, aiming to honor a group of writers he regards as 'survivors with a mission.' The collection begins with a substantial introduction where Zipes reflects on his enduring interest in fairy tales and the motivations behind his scholarship. He asserts that in a world rife with conflict, fairy tales can serve as tools for enlightenment or be exploited by those seeking power. The main text comprises thirteen essays on notable fairy tale authors, including Édouard Laboulaye, Kurt Schwitters, Béla Bálazs, and Gianni Rodari, many of whom faced political oppression or lived through tumultuous historical events. Zipes examines their cultural significance and contributions to fairy tale literature, advocating for their recognition and appreciation. Some chapters adapt previously published introductions from the Oddly Modern Fairy Tales series, while others draw from Zipes's extensive scholarly work as a 'scholarly scavenger' of overlooked tales. Collectively, these essays illustrate the political dimensions that have fueled Zipes's lifelong fascination with fairy tales and highlight their enduring relevance for readers and writers alike.

Exploring the intersections of cultural narratives, this collection features Jack Zipes's essays on fairy tales, Jewish studies, and German philosophy. It delves into the complexities of identity and tradition within the context of folklore and poetry, offering a critical examination of how these elements shape cultural discourse. Zipes's work sheds light on the broader implications of these themes in understanding the Jewish and German questions in literature and society.