The Fairy Tellers : A Journey into the Secret History of Fairy Tales

Nicholas Jubber's 'The Fairy Tellers' is a captivating exploration of the hidden origins behind our most cherished magical tales. This riveting work delves into the lives of the dreamers, rebels, and forgotten geniuses who birthed classics like 'Cinderella', 'Hansel and Gretel', and 'Baba Yaga'.

With the precision of a detective and the passion of a storyteller, Jubber embarks on a far-reaching quest, unearthing the fascinating individuals behind these timeless narratives. From a German apothecary's daughter to a Syrian youth fleeing a career in the souk, and a Russian dissident entangled in a tsarist assassination plot, the author paints vivid portraits of these unlikely protagonists.

The journey traverses the steaming cities of Italy and the Levant, meanders beneath the shadowy boughs of the Black Forest, ventures into the Siberian tundra, and scales the frosty fells of Lapland. Along the way, Jubber offers fresh perspectives on our most frequently recounted stories, revealing the cultural tapestries and landscapes that shaped them.

This meticulously researched tome is a veritable carnival of literary delights, brimming with real-world magic and the imaginative riches born from the intersection of cultures and literary traditions. It's a celebration of fairy tales' inherent hybridity, illuminating how these stories have both influenced and been moulded by the societies that embraced them.

'The Fairy Tellers' is an enchanting odyssey through the secret history of fairy tales, offering readers a bewitching blend of adventure, tragedy, and the transformative power of storytelling. It's an essential read for those seeking to unravel the stranger-than-fiction lives behind our strangest and most beloved tales.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9781529327700
Book Author:	Nicholas Jubber
Book Format:	Paperback / softback
Book Imprint:	John Murray Publishers Ltd
Book Publisher:	John Murray Press
Book Dimensions:	129 x 197 x 26 cm
Book Publication Date:	2022-08-18
Book Pagination:	336 pages
Book Weight:	240g