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The Frog King: Occidental Fairy Tales, Fables and Anecdotes of Animals

The Frog King: Occidental Fairy Tales, Fables and Anecdotes of Animals


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In this illuminating discussion of the role of animals in Western thought, the author shows, through his analysis of folklore, popular ideas, and natural history, that man's traditional fascination with animals is more than it appears. Professor Sax asserts that "animals put us in touch with modes of perception that are prior to culture. Encounters with animals compel us to question what it means to be human."
After summarizing recent research on the bonds between animals and people, the author discusses the two major traditions of animal tales in Western culture, fables and fairy tales. Also discussed is what role specific animals, such as the beaver, stag, and elephant, have played in Western thought.



About the Author :
Boria Sax received his doctorate in Intellectual History from the State University of New York, Buffalo. He has been a consultant to many human-rights organizations including Amnesty International, Helsinki Watch, and the International League. He is founder of the nonprofit organization Nature in Legend and Story (NILAS, Inc.), which is dedicated "to promoting understanding of traditional bonds between human beings and the natural world." He is the author of several books and many articles, and lives in Westchester County, New York. Boria Sax, PhD, coordinates online tutoring at Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY.

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The book, adorned with a great many black and white illustrations, is simultaneously entertaining and educational. ...a charming and provocative excursion through the enchanted realm of articulate animals who communicate with people on many levels. Sax provides insightful analyses that will not only delight readers and stimulate scholars but also add much to our knowledge of the ways in which animal symbolism reflects and is affected by societal forces. ...a charming and provocative excursion through the enchanted realm of articulate animals who communicate with people on many levels. Sax provides insightful analyses that will not only delight readers and stimulate scholars but also add much to our knowledge of the ways in which animal symbolism reflects and is affected by societal forces. The book, adorned with a great many black and white illustrations, is simultaneously entertaining and educational.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780944473016
  • Publisher: Pace University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Pace University Press
  • Height: 236 mm
  • No of Pages: 190
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Weight: 498 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0944473016
  • Publisher Date: 30 Apr 1990
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Occidental Fairy Tales, Fables and Anecdotes of Animals
  • Width: 156 mm


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