Father and Daughter Tales by Josephine Evetts-Secker
A meaningful collection of tales about the daughters of kings, merchants, warriors and peasants, and their relationships with their fathers, drawn from different traditions around the world. Discover how fathers learn to love wisely and well, and how daughters achieve independence. The anthology includes such folklore favorites as 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'The Frog Prince', as well as introducing less familiar stories. About this title: Originally printed in 1997 and reprinted by popular demand: a book for families to share. Features endnotes on key motifs in the stories and their symbolic significance. Includes the stories that formed the basis for The Arabian Nights and King Lear. Joins the recently re-issued The Barefoot Book of Mother & Daughter Tales.
Josephine Evetts-Secker has taught English Literature at the University of Calgary, Canada. A practising Jungian analyst, she has made a study of the feminine in folk and fairy tale from a literary and a psychological perspective for many years. Josephine also retold The Barefoot Book of Mother & Daughter Tales. About the artist: Helen Cann works as an illustrator and artist, exhibiting in several European countries. She has illustrated many Barefoot Books titles including Little Leap Forward. Helen lives in Hove, West Sussex.about the narrator: Bill Nighy is an English actor and comedian.
| SKU | GOR006832971 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846867606 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846867606 |
| Title | Father and Daughter Tales |
| Author | Josephine Evetts-Secker |
| Condition | Very good |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-06-15 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
