Jack David Zipes ist ein emeritierter Professor für deutsche Literatur, der sich intensiv mit der Welt der Märchen beschäftigt. Seine Arbeit konzentriert sich auf deren sprachliche Wurzeln und betont ihre wesentliche „Sozialisationsfunktion“. Zipes vertritt die Ansicht, dass Märchen nicht nur Ausgleich, sondern auch Enthüllung bieten, indem die besten unter ihnen die Kluft zwischen Wahrheit und Lüge in unserer Gesellschaft aufzeigen. Dabei stützt er sich auf die neomarxistische kritische Theorie der Frankfurter Schule. Seine Schriften zeichnen sich durch einen scharfen, oft geistreichen Zugang zur Analyse dieser zeitlosen Erzählungen aus.
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.
"In this capstone book, fairy tale expert Jack Zipes has assembled what he describes as his last theoretical and critical study of fairy tales. His purpose is to create a coherent collection that pays tribute to a group of writers that he views as 'survivors with a mission' whose tales inspire readers to this day. The book begins with a substantial introduction in which Zipes discusses the history of his interest in fairy tales and the motivation for his scholarship in the field. In a world filled with conflict, he writes, 'fairy tales can be used for enlightenment by all of us or abused by small groups of powerful people who seek domination.' The main text includes thirteen essays on notable authors of fairy tales--Édouard Laboulaye, Kurt Schwitters, Béla Bálazs, Christian Bärmann, Charles Godfrey Leland, Mariette Lydis, Ernst Bloch, Paul Vaillant-Couturier, Hermynia zur Mühlen, Lisa Teztner, Felix Salten, Emery Kelen, and Gianni Rodari--many of whom lived through revolutions and world wars or were otherwise compelled to confront political oppression during their lives. Zipes considers their cultural significance and their contributions to fairy tale literature, arguing that each deserves greater attention and appreciation. Some of the chapters have been adapted from previously published introductions Zipes wrote for the Oddly Modern Fairy Tales series, which he edits, and others are adapted from scholarly volumes that Zipes has published over his long career as a self-identified 'scholarly scavenger' of largely forgotten tales. Together, they create a portrait of the political stakes that have animated Zipes's lifelong fascination with the fairy tale, and explain why readers and writers alike continue to return to this narrative form"-- Provided by publisher
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.
Makes available in English all 156 stories from the 1812 and 1815 editions of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimms' Children's and household tales. Zipes offers accessible translations that retain the spare description and storytelling style of the originals, reflecting the diverse voices, rooted in oral traditions, that are absent from the Grimms' later, more embellished collections of tales. From 'The Frog King' to 'The Golden Key, ' wondrous worlds unfold--heroes and heroines are rewarded, weaker animals triumph over the strong, and simple bumpkins prove themselves not so simple after all. --From publisher description
When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their Children's and Household Tales in 1812 and 1815, they could not have anticipated that stories like “Rapunzel,” “Hansel and Gretel,” and “Cinderella” would become globally celebrated. However, many tales from these early volumes remain unfamiliar today, as the Grimms released six revised editions over the next four decades. This collection makes available in English all 156 stories from the original editions for the first time. Newly translated and beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Andrea Dezsö, these tales—from “The Frog King” to “The Golden Key”—unfold wondrous worlds where heroes and heroines are rewarded, weaker animals triumph, and simple characters reveal hidden depths. Esteemed fairy tale scholar Jack Zipes provides accessible translations that preserve the engaging storytelling style of the originals, showcasing the diverse voices rooted in oral traditions that later editions lack. Zipes's introduction offers essential historical context, and the book includes the Grimms' prefaces and notes. This collection presents these timeless stories to a new generation of readers, making it a delightful read for all.
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.
Oscar Wildes Märchensammlungen, die unter dem Titel Der Glückliche Prinz und Ein Granatapfelhaus in den Jahren 1888 und 1891 erschienen, überraschten jeden, dem der Autor bislang nur als Verfasser von Gedichten und Dramen geläufig war.
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.
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.
