Ruth B. Bottigheimer Books

Ruth B. Bottigheimer is a leading historian of European fairy tales, whose scholarship traces the origins of modern plot structures and their evolution across centuries. She investigates how fairy tale narratives transform and reflect societal and cultural norms, focusing on the dynamic interplay between magic and characters throughout history. Her work illuminates the enduring connections between the fairy tale tradition and other forms of cultural expression, including film, commerce, and literature.