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The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales

By (author) Bruno Bettelheim

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Wicked stepmothers and beautiful princesses â€¦ magic forests and enchanted towers â€¦ little pigs and big bad wolves â€¦ Fairy tales have been an integral part of childhood for hundreds of years. But what do they really mean? In this award-winning work of criticism, renowned psychoanalyst Dr Bruno Bettelheim presents a thought provoking and stimulating exploration of the best-known fairy stories. He reveals the true content of the stories and shows how children can use them to cope with their baffling emotions and anxieties.

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Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd
Published date | 25 Apr 1991
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 352
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 21mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 264g
ISBN | 978-0-1401-3727-9
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BISAC | psychology / developmental / child

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