
Description
Step into the magical world of storytelling with this first edition of Spells of Enchantment: The Wondrous Fairy Tales of Western Culture, edited by renowned scholar Jack Zipes. This extraordinary anthology gathers an impressive collection of fairy tales and folklore, spanning centuries and cultures, and showcases the artistry of some of the greatest writers in Western literary tradition.
Inside, readers will discover timeless tales of wonder from legendary authors such as:
- Hans Christian Andersen
- The Brothers Grimm
- Charles Perrault
- Oscar Wilde
- Mark Twain
- Angela Carter
- Italo Calvino
- L. Frank Baum
- Voltaire
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- And many more
With over 800 pages of fairy tales, myths, and fantastical narratives, this volume explores how these stories shaped Western culture and continue to enchant modern readers. Featuring its original dust jacket, this hardcover edition is a must-have for collectors, literature lovers, and those fascinated by the enduring power of fairy tales.
- Title: Spells of Enchantment: The Wondrous Fairy Tales of Western Culture
- Editor: Jack Zipes
- Publisher: Viking / Penguin
- Edition: First Edition, 1991
- ISBN: 0-670-83053-4 (9780670830534)
- Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, inscription on inside hardcover
This first edition anthology is perfect for readers who love classic fairy tales, folklore, and cultural history—and for collectors of literary first editions.
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