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Author:   Daniel Gabelman
Publisher:   Baylor University Press
Imprint:   Baylor University Press
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781602587830

ISBN 10:   1602587833
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   15 June 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

"Introduction: The Gravity of a Child at Play Part I: Modalities of Levity 1 The Levity of Saints and Angels 2 Ecstasy and Folly Lightening the Self for Its Journey 3 Vanity and Play Liberation from Seriousness for Metamorphosis 4 Carnival and Sabbath A Time for Renewal, Rebellion, and Revelation Part II: MacDonald's Fairytale Levity 5 ""Never so Real as When They Are Solemn"" Victorians and Seriousness 6 Time Fairyland's Festive Sabbath 7 Space Fairyland's Ecstatic Cosmology 8 Transformation ""Shall not the Possible Become the Real?"" Conclusion: The Haunting Force of Levity Notes Bibliography Index"

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...for anyone interested in the study of fairy tales, or in theology, Gabelman's book comes as a much-needed breath of clear air...."". - Dr. John Patrick Pazdziora, University of St Andrews, VII ""Gabelman uses explanations of relevant context to clarify and inform, rather than to lecture or instruct. He offers a detailed yet articulate expansion of knowledge, and this eloquence will enlighten both the erudite scholar and the lay reader."" - Christine Chettle, The Lion and the Unicorn ""…extremely worthwhile…"" - Bonnie Gaarden, Mythlore

...for anyone interested in the study of fairy tales, or in theology, Gabelman's book comes as a much-needed breath of clear air.... . - Dr. John Patrick Pazdziora, University of St Andrews, VII Gabelman uses explanations of relevant context to clarify and inform, rather than to lecture or instruct. He offers a detailed yet articulate expansion of knowledge, and this eloquence will enlighten both the erudite scholar and the lay reader. - Christine Chettle, The Lion and the Unicorn ...extremely worthwhile... - Bonnie Gaarden, Mythlore

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Daniel Gabelman is Teacher of English at Eastbourne College in East Sussex, United Kingdom.

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