Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 328 p. Audience: General/trade. Published in

Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 328 p. Audience: General/trade. Published in 1976, The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bettelheim is a seminal work of literary criticism and child psychology. It argues that traditional fairy tales are essential for a child's healthy emotional and psychological development. CORE THESIS: Bettelheim posits that fairy tales provide a unique symbolic language that helps children navigate complex inner conflicts. Unlike modern "realistic" stories, fairy tales directly address a child s unconscious anxieties such as fear of abandonment, sibling rivalry, and the struggle for autonomy by using fantastical imagery to externalize these internal struggles. KEY THEMES & CONCEPTS: ***The "Happy Ending": Bettelheim emphasizes that the standard happy ending is crucial because it offers children "unrealistic hope" to balance their "unrealistic fears, " reassuring them that obstacles can be overcome. *** Dealing with Evil: By presenting characters as archetypally "good" or "evil" (e.g., the wicked stepmother or the virtuous hero), fairy tales help children categorize and manage their own overwhelming emotions. NOTABLE ANALYSES OF TALES: The book provides detailed interpretations of several classic stories: HANSEL & GRETEL: Focuses on overcoming oral dependency and separation anxiety. CINDERELLA: Explores sibling rivalry and the internal desire for recognition and worth. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD: Analyzes the transition into puberty and the conflict between sexual curiosity and moral restraint. SLEEPING BEAUTY: interprets the long sleep as a period of necessary inner growth and preparation for adulthood.

Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 328 p.

Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 328 p.

1976, stated First Edition. Good condition with light wear on dust jacket.

1976, stated First Edition. Good condition with light wear on dust jacket.

Reprint. Small quarto. 328, xi pp. Neat owner name on front pastedown and title page, light binding wear, just about near fine lacking the dust jacket.

Reprint. Small quarto. 328, xi pp. Neat owner name on front pastedown and title page, light binding wear, just about near fine lacking the dust jacket.

Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Owner nameplate on FEP. Light foxing on spine, top text block edge, and front panel.

Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Owner nameplate on FEP. Light foxing on spine, top text block edge, and front panel.

Size: 104x24x152; In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Size: 104x24x152; In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!