Buried TreasuresBuried Treasures

"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....The main text includes thirteen essays on notable authors of fairy tales...many of whom lived through revolutions and world wars or were otherwise compelled to confront political oppression during their lives"--Publisher.