{"product_id":"the-gothic-fairy-tale-in-young-adult-literature-essays-on-stories-from-grimm-to-gaiman","title":"Gothic Fairy Tale in Young Adult Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e   Rooted in the oral traditions of cultures worldwide, fairy tales have long played an integral part in children's upbringing. Filled with gothic and fantastical elements like monsters, dragons, evil step-parents and fairy godmothers, fairy tales remain important tools for teaching children about themselves, and the dangers and joys of the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   In this collection of new essays, literary scholars examine gothic elements in more recent entries into the fairy tale genre--for instance, David Almond's \u003ci\u003eSkellig\u003c\/i\u003e, Neil Gaiman's \u003ci\u003eThe Graveyard Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCoraline\u003c\/i\u003e and Lemony Snicket's \u003ci\u003eA Series of Unfortunate Events\u003c\/i\u003e--exploring such themes as surviving incest, and the capture and consumption of children. Although children's literature has seen an increase in reality-based stories that allow children no room for escape from their everyday lives, these essays demonstrate the continuing importance of fairy tales in helping them live well-rounded lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54179221995864,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780786479351.jpg?v=1764507640","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/the-gothic-fairy-tale-in-young-adult-literature-essays-on-stories-from-grimm-to-gaiman","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}