The Uses of Enchantment : The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bettelheim

Wicked stepmothers and beautiful princesses . magic forests and enchanted towers . little pigs and big bad wolves . Fairy tales have been an integral part of childhood for hundreds of years. But what do they really mean?In this award-winning work of criticism, renowned psychoanalyst Dr Bruno Bettelheim presents a thought provoking and stimulating exploration of the best-known fairy stories. He reveals the true content of the stories and shows how children can use them to cope with their baffling emotions and anxieties.
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