Jack Zipes Ordre des livres (chronologique)

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 work, fairy tale expert Jack Zipes presents his final theoretical and critical study of fairy tales, aiming to honor a group of writers he regards as 'survivors with a mission.' The collection begins with a substantial introduction where Zipes reflects on his enduring interest in fairy tales and the motivations behind his scholarship. He asserts that in a world rife with conflict, fairy tales can serve as tools for enlightenment or be exploited by those seeking power. The main text comprises thirteen essays on notable fairy tale authors, including Édouard Laboulaye, Kurt Schwitters, Béla Bálazs, and Gianni Rodari, many of whom faced political oppression or lived through tumultuous historical events. Zipes examines their cultural significance and contributions to fairy tale literature, advocating for their recognition and appreciation. Some chapters adapt previously published introductions from the Oddly Modern Fairy Tales series, while others draw from Zipes's extensive scholarly work as a 'scholarly scavenger' of overlooked tales. Collectively, these essays illustrate the political dimensions that have fueled Zipes's lifelong fascination with fairy tales and highlight their enduring relevance for readers and writers alike.

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

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.

En 1888, lorsqu'Oscar Wilde publie " Le Prince heureux et autres contes ", il attend de ce livre qu'il assoie une réputation encore mince - et c'est bien en effet son premier succès de librairie. Certains de ces textes sont des contes merveilleux, d'autres mettent en scène des animaux, d'autres encore sont satiriques : pages pleines d'humour où se fait jour souvent le ton joyeusement désabusé qui sera plus tard celui de ses comédies. Cette diversité inventive et brillante se retrouve dans tous les récits des années suivantes qui se moquent du sérieux et se jouent du devoir : histoire policière avec " Le Crime de Lord Arthur Savile ", histoire d'amour avec " Le Fantôme des Canterville ", mais histoires aussi de supercherie avec " Le Millionnaire modèle " et " Le Portrait de Mr W-H ", car la vérité n'est pas plus authentique que l'apparence. Wilde prend le parti de l'ironie et de la satire, et l'élégance l'emporte sur la morale dans un monde où rien n'échappe jamais au truquage - pas même la mort. Ce volume comprend tous les contes et récits de Wilde : " Le Prince heureux et autres contes ", " Une maison de grenades ", " Le Crime de Lord Arthur Savile et autres histoires ", " Le Portrait de Mr W-H "

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.

A collection of Persian, Arabian and Indian tales dating from the 9th century, Sir Richard Burton's most well-known translation of 'Arabian Nights' brings together ancient folklore and stories passed down from generation to generation.