Folktales and Fairy Tales: Traditions and Texts from around the World, 2nd Edition [4 volumes]: Traditions and Texts from around the World

Encyclopedic in its coverage, this one-of-a-kind reference is ideal for students, scholars, and others who need reliable, up-to-date information on folk and fairy tales, past and present.

• Provides encyclopedic coverage of folktales and fairy tales from around the globe

• Covers not only the history of the fairy tale, but also topics of contemporary importance such as the fairy tale in manga, television, pop music, and music videos

• Brings together the study of geography, culture, history, and anthropology

• Revises and expands an award-winning work to now include a full volume of selected tales and texts