Seven Miles of Steel Thistles is a collection of essays on fairy tales, folk tales and ballads by novelist and fairy tale expert Katherine Langrish. She writes with a light and graceful touch, following in the tradition of scholars like Katherine Briggs and Jacqueline Simpson. The essays in this edition reflect upon the role of women in fairy tales, discuss specific tales such as Briar Rose and The Juniper Tree, and look at wider themes including the significance of white ladies, water spirits and fairy brides. Readable and lively!
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