Breaking the magic spell
Jack David Zipes
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Breaking the magic spell
Published
1979
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Pages
201
ISBN-10
0292707258
Description
"In seven provocative essays, Zipes discusses the importance of investigating oral folk tales in their socio-political context and traces their evolution into literary fairy tales, a metamorphosis that often diminished the ideology of the original narrative. Zipes also looks at how folk tales influence our popular beliefs and the ways they have been exploited by a corporate media network intent on regulating the mystical elements of the stories. He examines a range of authors, including the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson, Ernst Bloch, Tolkien, Bettelheim, and J.K. Rowling to demonstrate the continuing symbolic relationship between folklore and literature." -- book cover
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How many pages are in Breaking the magic spell?
This edition of Breaking the magic spell has approximately 201 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Breaking the magic spell?
For most readers, Breaking the magic spell typically takes between 4h 11m and 2h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Breaking the magic spell?
The estimated word count for Breaking the magic spell is approximately 50,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Breaking the magic spell?
Breaking the magic spell was written by Jack David Zipes.
When was Breaking the magic spell published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1979. The original work may have been published on a different date.