"It is unusual to find a work of scholarship that represents a true collaboration, yet
Fairy Tales Framed appears to be just that ... Bottigheimer and her colleagues have crafted a text that fills an important space in fairy tale studies, one that is seeing increased interest at the moment.
Fairy Tales Framed is an excellent introduction for students and classroom instruction, and a good beginning for those looking to further research this expanding field." --
Journal of American Folklore "...more than a little provocative ... adds much to the field of fairy tale studies." --
Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts "This combination of introductory information and primary sources makes the book indispensable for serious students of fairy tale literature. Taken as a whole, the essays create a lively picture of the enterprise of fairy tale creation ... Highly recommended." --
CHOICE "There are many multifaceted gems in this collection and they will prove rewarding reading for those working with European fairy tales." -- Maria Tatar, editor of
The Classic Fairy Tales: Texts, Criticism