1924 The Folklore of Fairy-tale : Origins, Symbolism : Macloed Yearsley

The Folklore of Fairy-tale

By Macleod Yearsley

Published by Watts & Co, London, 1924. First Edition. Hardback book with original dust jacket. xiii, 240 pp.

Macleod Yearsley's wonderful critical study of the origins of fairy tales and folklore. With chapters dedicated to the theme of the 'outcast child' and Cinderella, the 'primitive beliefs occurring in fairy tale' and 'bluebeard and the forbidden chamber', this is a fascinating work of literary criticism examining the history, origins, themes and symbolism of classic fairy tales.With a detailed bibliography to the start of the work, this is a wonderfully researched study of fairy tales and folklore.

CONDITION
A good first edition. The original jacket has survived well with just a coupl of very small chipes from the edge and a couple of small closed tears. The jacket is now protected in a removable mylar sleeve. Boards and spine are good. Front fly leaf has some spotting. All contents present and pages clean throughout. Spotting to page edge when book is closed but this doesn't intrude on the pages. No writing or names. Overall a very good first edition.

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