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Despite subtle differences in the categorizing of fairy tales, folklore, fables, myths, and legends, a modern definition of the fairy tale, as provided by jens tismars monologue in german, is a story that differs from an oral folk tale, written by a single. Originally published in two editions as the virago book of fairy tales and the second virago book of fairytales. The story of beautiful snow white, the seven dwarfs and the evil queen. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. Contents are very clean and tidy which is unusual for many of these antique books. Barries peter pan and vintage childrens books, weve curated a magical list of art and books for the most discerning fairy tale collector. To be entered to win, all you have to do is comment on this post before midnight september 27 sunday. Fairy tales 1965 stated first edition hardcover by e. It inspired such imitators as english fairy tales 1890 and more english fairy tales 1894 by joseph jacobs. And then came disney, who made his fairy tale debut with snow white and the seven dwarves in 1937.
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