Revising the Fairy Tale through Magic: Antonia Barber's "The Enchanter's Daughter.".

Winston, Joe

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Publication Date: 1994

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Revising the Fairy Tale through Magic: Antonia Barber's "The Enchanter's Daughter."

Winston, Joe

Children's Literature in Education, v25 n2 p101-11 Jun 1994

Describes different theories by which fairy tales might be used in the English classroom. Discusses Antonia Barber's fairy tale, "The Enchanter's Daughter," and analyzes its structure and characters as an exemplary work. Advocates using this tale in the classroom because of its sensitive adaptation of an important genre. (HB)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Literary Criticism, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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