Bernheimer, Kate. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Women Writers Explore their Favorite Fairy Tales. New York: Anchor Books, 1998.
Twenty-five contemporary women writers discuss how traditional fairy tales affect women. The essays are scholarly and include how fairy tales influence self-esteem and emotion.
Bettelheim, Bruno. The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales.
New York: Vintage Books, 1975. Bettelheim, a child psychologist, discusses the value of fairy tales. He focuses on their timeless themes and how these stories educate children.....
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