Fairies and Fairy Stories: A History

by Diane Purkiss

Book Overview

Whether on top of the Christmas tree, at the bottom of the garden, or in school plays, today fairies are considered sweet, dainty creatures with wands and butterfly wings. But, as Diane Purkiss shows, they have far more wicked origins as troublemakers, child snatchers, seducers, and changelings, representing society's deepest fears and desires regarding birth, sex, and death. From these dangerous beings of ancient myths and medieval folklore to the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075244073X
• ISBN13: 9780752440736
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Tempus Publishing, Limited
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 7.8"