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Exploring the universal experience of fear across cultures and history, this anthology presents sixty-three folktales that transform fear into hope and action. Edited by Kathleen Ragan, the collection features diverse stories, such as a clever old Japanese woman outsmarting a tengu monster and a bluebird teaching compassion through the Chinook Wind. Organized thematically, these tales address the nature of fear, courage, and the healing power of laughter, offering readers a positive and imaginative perspective on overcoming challenges.
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Outfoxing Fear: Folktales from Around the World, Jack Zipes
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Outfoxing Fear: Folktales from Around the World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack Zipes
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780393329322
- Category
- Myths / Legends
- Description
- Exploring the universal experience of fear across cultures and history, this anthology presents sixty-three folktales that transform fear into hope and action. Edited by Kathleen Ragan, the collection features diverse stories, such as a clever old Japanese woman outsmarting a tengu monster and a bluebird teaching compassion through the Chinook Wind. Organized thematically, these tales address the nature of fear, courage, and the healing power of laughter, offering readers a positive and imaginative perspective on overcoming challenges.