1878 Scarce First Edition - Fairy Tales, Their Origin and Meaning with Some Account of Dwellers in Fairyland.
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Author: John Thackray Bunce.
Title: Fairy Tales: Their Origin and Meaning with Some Account of Dwellers in Fairyland.
Publisher: London, Macmillan and Co., 1878. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 5".
Pages: viii-205 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good original decorated cloth binding with intricate floral designs embossed in gilt on the cover and spine, featuring "Fairy Tales: Their Origin and Meaning" prominently in gilt (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Title: Fairy Tales: Their Origin and Meaning with Some Account of Dwellers in Fairyland.
Publisher: London, Macmillan and Co., 1878. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 5".
Pages: viii-205 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good original decorated cloth binding with intricate floral designs embossed in gilt on the cover and spine, featuring "Fairy Tales: Their Origin and Meaning" prominently in gilt (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
The book: Scarce and Attractive first edition of this book on Fairy Tales and Their Origin and Meaning. Bunce's work offers a thoughtful and scholarly approach to fairy tales, focusing on their symbolic meanings and cultural significance across different regions. Published in 1878, it represents a Victorian-era interest in folklore studies and would have been an important reference for those studying mythology and legends.
List of Chapters:
CHAPTER I. -ORIGIN OF FAIRY TALES—THE ARYAN RACE: ITS CHARACTERISTICS, ITS TRADITIONS, AND ITS MIGRATIONS.
CHAPTER II. -KINDRED TALES FROM DIVERS LANDS.
CHAPTER III. -DWELLERS IN FAIRYLAND: STORIES FROM THE EAST.
CHAPTER IV. -DWELLERS IN FAIRYLAND: TEUTONIC, SCANDINAVIAN, ETC.
CHAPTER V. -DWELLERS IN FAIRYLAND: CELTIC, THE WEST HIGHLAND.
CHAPTER VI. -CONCLUSION—SOME POPULAR TALES EXPLAINED.
The author: John Thackray Bunce (1828-1899) was a notable English journalist and author. His contributions to literature largely revolved around folklore, history, and fairy tales, with this particular work being one of his prominent efforts to trace the deeper meanings behind popular fairy stories. His analysis links these tales to the mythological roots of the ancient Aryan race, making it a significant piece of Victorian literature in the field of folklore studies.