The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bettelheim

The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales

Bruno Bettelheim

352 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

nonfiction psychology challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

The famous child psychologist, Bruno Bettelheim, explains how fairy tales educate, support, and liberate the emotions of children.

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informative 75%
reflective 58%
challenging 33%

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medium 41%

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