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The Feminine in Fairytales book (based on Lectures) author: M.-L. von Franz in print 1972 ISBN: 1-57062-609-X Links:

In this engaging commentary, the distinguished analyst and author Marie-Louise von Franz shows how the Feminine reveals itself in fairy tales of German, Russian, Scandinavian, and Eskimo origin, including familiar stories such as "Sleeping Beauty," "Snow White and Rose Red," and "Rumpelstiltskin." Some tales, she points out, offer insights into the psychology of women, while others reflect the problems and characteristics of the anima, the inner femininity of men. Dr. von Franz discusses the archetypes and symbolic themes that appear in fairy tales as well as dreams and fantasies, draws practical advice from the tales, and demonstrates its application in case studies from her analytical practice. Preface to the Revised Edition: This book is based on a series of lectures which I gave at the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich in 1958-1959. I wish to express my warmest thanks to Una Thomas, who with the help of Andrea Dykes transcribed the lectures. Later, Patricia Berry shortened the text. For this edition I have revised the text, corrected mistakes, and made short additions. I want to express my warmest thanks to Dr. Vivienne Mackrell for all her help and support and also to Mrs. Alison Kappes for typing the revisions. --Marie-Louise von Franz

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