Magic Tales and Fairy Tale Magic

From Ancient Egypt to the Italian Renaissance

Autori

• R. Bottigheimer

Parametri

• 208 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Fiabe
• Fiabe / Libri per bambine e bambini
• Medioevo
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Exploring the maleficent effects of magic on humanity, this book traverses from ancient Egypt to the Middle Ages, incorporating stories from classical mythology and various religious traditions. It highlights the persistence of certain magical motifs throughout history, ultimately revealing that it was during the Italian Renaissance that these narratives evolved into the fairy tales we recognize today.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

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