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At the Bottom of the Garden traces the history of fairies from the ancient world to the present. Drawing on folklore, mythology, and cultural studies, Purkiss examines how early fairies reflected societal fears of darkness, death, and rites of passage. The book offers a rich, diverse account of the ways fairy stories have shaped cultures and societies across time.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Arts & Culture/Art History
Authors: Diane Purkiss
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