The Uses of Enchantment by Bruno Bettelheim
The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales
"The Uses of Enchantment" is a psychological analysis of fairy tales and their importance in childhood development. The book argues that these stories allow children to navigate their emotions and understand aspects of life they are yet to experience. By exploring various themes, such as separation anxiety, oedipal conflict, and sibling rivalry, through well-known fairy tales, the author demonstrates how these narratives contribute to a child's moral education and understanding of the human nature.
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- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
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- Pages
- 320-352
- Original Language
- English
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- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)